Nice returns to Bordeaux, one week after being eliminated from the Coupe de la Ligue (8:50 PM). This time, the Eagles are traveling as the autumn champion.
The opponent
The Girondins have had a balanced start to the season. After 18 league games, they have six wins, six draws, and six losses. The Bordeaux team has scored 20 goals and conceded 26, and they occupy the tenth place in the league.
The absentees
On the Bordeaux side, coach Jocelyn Gourvennec will have to do without Thomas Touré, Younès Kaabouni, Isaac Kiese Thelin, Youssouf Sabaly, Maxime Poundjé, and Cédric Carrasso due to injuries. Nicolas Pallois is also injured. Suspended, Jérémy Menez and Adam Ounas will be absent as well.
As for Nice, they will have to manage without Mickaël Le Bihan, Gautier Lloris, Valentin Eysseric, Paul Baysse, Dalbert, Ricardo, Dante, and Olivier Boscagli.
The Bordeaux squad
GOALKEEPERS: Jérôme Prior, Paul Bernardoni
DEFENDERS: Milan Gajic, Diego Contento, Igor Lewczuk, Pablo, Grégory Sertic, Théo Pellenard
MIDFIELDERS: Jérémy Toulalan, Jaroslav Plasil, Mauro Arambarri, Valentin Vada, Malcom, Zaydou Youssouf
FORWARDS: François Kamano, Gaëtan Laborde, Diego Rolan, Jorris Romil
The Nice squad
Goalkeepers: Cardinale, Benitez
Defenders: Souquet, Burner, Le Marchand, Sarr
Midfielders: Seri, Lusamba, Walter, Bodmer, Cyprien, Koziello, Marcel
Forwards: Belhanda, Balotelli, Pléa, Donis, Bosetti
The referee
The match will be officiated by Mikaël Lesage. He will be assisted on the lines by Fabrice Placon and Sebastien Denis.
