The international break is over! This afternoon, OGC Nice kicks off their final sprint on the pitch in Troyes (3:00 PM). With a clear objective: fifth place in the standings.
The Gym has won only one of its last 10 visits to Troyes in Ligue 1 (4 losses, 5 draws): that was on May 13, 2006 (1-2). ESTAC’s attack has been successful against the Eagles, who have kept a clean sheet only once in their 13 visits to Aube in L1 (5-0 on December 25, 1960).
THE TROYES SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Samassa, Zelazny
Defenders: Deplagne, Giraudon, Hérelle, Traoré, Vizcarrondo, Azamoum
Midfielders: Bellugou, Ben Saada, Confais, Darbion, Khaoui, Nivet, Pelé
Forwards: Grandsir, Niane, Suk
THE NICE SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Cardinale, Benitez
Defenders: Marlon, Sarr, Souquet, Coly, Dante, Le Marchand
Midfielders: Cyprien, Seri, Lusamba, Lees-Melou, Tameze
Forwards: Plea, Balotelli, Srarfi, Le Bihan, Saint-Maximin
THE REFEREE
For the 4th time this season, Johan Hamel will referee the Eagles. The 37-year-old referee, who officiated Gym’s trips to Amiens (3-0 loss), Toulouse (1-2 win), and Metz (2-1 loss), will be assisted by Philippe Tugdual and Yannick Boutry.
