After the terrible defeat against Lokomotiv Moscow on Thursday, Nice must recover and reignite a positive streak. This involves hosting a formidable opponent, FC Nantes.
After 3 consecutive losses in the championship, Nice was overturned by Lokomotiv Moscow this Thursday (2-3). To put an end to this negative spiral, the team from Nice will have to cope without Marlon, Maxime Le Marchand, Arnaud Souquet, and Christophe Jallet in defense.
In the Top 5 of Ligue 1 since the 8th day, FC Nantes has been going through a more complicated phase since the start of the return phase (5 points taken in 6 matches). For this trip to the Côte d’Azur, Claudio Ranieri decided to bring 21 players. The coach, who decided to rest Diego Carlos (calf pain), will notably be able to count on an Emiliano Sala in great form (11 goals in the championship, including a double in the last match against Lille).
THE NICE SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Cardinale, Benitez
Defenders: Sarr, Coly, Burner, Dante, Perraud
Midfielders: Makengo, Cyprien, Seri, Lees-Melou, Tameze, Mendy
Forwards: Pléa, Balotelli, Srarfi, Saint-Maximin, Sacko
THE NANTES SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Tatarusanu, Dupé, Badri
Defenders: Alcibiade, Pallois, Djidji, Lima, Awaziem, Dubois
Midfielders: Iloki, Thomasson, Kacaniklic, El Ghanassy, Touré, Girotto, Krhin, Kayembe, Rongier
Forwards: Sala, Nakoulma, Ngom
THE REFEREE
The match will be officiated by Clément Turpin.
