In great shape and with key players returning to the squad, the Aiglons set out to hunt the Canaries with the aim of remaining unbeaten after the 14th matchday, but they failed.
This week was eventful in Nantes. Unsatisfied with his coach’s results, the club parted ways with Pierre Aristouy and quickly appointed Jocelyn Gourvennec. Having been with the yellow team from 1995 to 1998, the former Nantes player had his grand debut at the Stade de la Beaujoire. But across from them might have been the most formidable team in the country, at least from a defensive standpoint.
It’s an open secret that Francesco Farioli’s team has had a remarkable season so far. Just one point off the Parisian leader, the Gym boasts the best defense in Europe, having conceded only 4 goals and displaying a solidity that makes them serious title contenders.
Absences and Returns
As we mentioned in the pre-match discussion, Youcef Atal will seemingly no longer wear the Nice jersey. Additionally, Sofiane Diop is sidelined with an ankle injury and Alexis Beka Beka is not yet ready to return to competition. On the positive side, Todibo rejoined the squad, while Youssouf and Boudaoui have completed their suspension matches.
Nantes Through to the End of the Feat
It took until the 14th matchday for the Gym to trail in a match this season, marking a first under the Farioli era! In trouble for 10 minutes and saved three times by an inspired Lafont, the Nantes team managed to disrupt Nice’s build-up play. It was finally Florent Mollet who broke through (25′) in an action illuminated by Chirivella (25′). 1-0 at halftime. Unable to pick up speed in the second half, the Aiglons struggled against a goalkeeper who was simply unbeatable tonight. It’s the end of a streak…
OGC Nice will face Reims next Sunday at the Allianz Riviera (1 PM).
