Deprived of many players, the Gym travels with a reduced squad to Lyon. A match without stakes but still a summit.
The Opponent
In the 37 league games, the OL 2016/2017 has conceded 13 defeats, which explains the point gap separating it from the Gym (66 points against 77). Parallel to the championship, it led a beautiful and long continental campaign, which ended against Ajax Amsterdam in the semi-final of the Europa League.
The people of Nice clearly remember their last trip to the capital of the Gauls. Of their opening score, the numerical superiority that followed, the opponent’s pressure, and a cruel equalizer at the end of the match. This glance in the rearview mirror sheds light on the last draw made by OL in the Décines arena. Indeed, in its last 20 outings in its new home, it has never ended a match in a draw, garnering 14 victories and losing 6 duels. It’s always all or nothing.
The Absentees
On the Lyon side, Rachid Ghezzal, Rafael (injured), and Lucas Tousart (France national team) are absent.
Deprived of many key players such as Pléa, Cyprien, Eysseric, Obbadi, Le Bihan, Dante (suspended), Balotelli, and Baysse, Lucien Favre takes several young players for the last outing of the season.
The Lyon Squad
Goalkeepers: Gorgelin, Lopes
Defenders: Diakhaby, Jallet, Mammana, Nkoulou, Morel, Yanga Mbiwa
Midfielders: Aouar, Darder, Ferri, Gonalons, Tolisso
Forwards: Cornet, Fekir, Lacazette, Memphis, Valbuena
The Nice Squad
Goalkeepers: Cardinale, Benitez
Defenders: Le Marchand, Sarr, Dalbert, Souquet, Ricardo, Lloris, Burner
Midfielders: Koziello, Belhanda, Seri, Walter, Marcel
Forwards: Srarfi, Donis, Bosetti, Mahou
The Referee
This closing match will be refereed by Jérôme Miguelgorry, assisted on the sidelines by Cédric Moreau and Philippe Jeanne.
