In a sparse stadium, OGCN did not find the breakthrough (0-0). Against the French Cup winner, the red and black team showed initiative.
It is difficult to find motivation at the end of the season for the Gym. The combined absences of Nicolas Pépé (long-term), Aaron Ramsey, and Khephren Thuram do not make things easier. Nevertheless, the Aiglons’ team lineup remains largely unchanged at the start of the match. Didier Digard retains his confidence in nearly the entire starting 11 from the match against Strasbourg, except for Melvin Bard, who gives way to Youcef Atal, and Alexis Beka Beka logically replacing the injured Khephren Thuram who has a thigh injury.
As in recent weeks, Nice tries to maintain possession of the ball. The first shot comes from the Toulouse players but does not ignite the match. Nice responds immediately through Pablo Rosario. Despite strong activity from the offensive trio allowing for better gameplay construction, OGCN fails to capitalize. Kasper Schmeichel even has to step up twice at the end of the first half.
An Interesting Tactical Change
Returning from the locker room, Didier Digard‘s players continue on the same footing. With no real reaction from his team, the coach makes three substitutions. A tactical option that sees Nice switch to a (5-3-2) formation. A few minutes later, Gaëtan Laborde puts Maxime Dupé in a difficult position. Nice becomes more enterprising and manages to create more chances. Like Terem Moffi, who showcases his technique to create two major opportunities at the end of the match. However, it is not enough to break through the Toulouse defense.
The next match is this Saturday, May 27th at 9:00 PM. The Aiglons will travel to Montpellier to play on the 37th day of Ligue 1.
