Just before a new break, OGC Nice could make a big impact against LOSC. If successful on Sunday, the Aiglons would break into the Top 4 of Ligue 1.
It’s only the 11th day of the championship, and yet the stakes of this match could already be crucial for OGC Nice. If they succeed against LOSC (kick-off at 3 PM this Sunday, November 10, at the Allianz Riviera), Mohamed-Ali Cho’s teammates would be 4th in Ligue 1. A first for this season! The stakes of the match are now set, and now it’s time for the reality on the field. In the championship, Franck Haise’s men are in good form and have won two consecutive matches, the latest being on Brest’s ground (1-0) last Saturday.
However, not everything is rosy on the Gym’s side. This Thursday, the Nice team delivered a lackluster performance for over an hour before snatching a last-minute draw against Twente (2-2). A draw that preserves the last hopes of qualifying for the next round of the competition. However, they will clearly need to improve in commitment and mindset to secure this precious ticket in the coming weeks.
More absences on the Gym’s side
It has almost become a habit this season, Franck Haise still doesn’t have his entire squad available. Morgan Sanson, Hicham Boudaoui, and Terem Moffi are still in the infirmary. Last-minute updates against Twente, Mohamed Abdelmonem and Antoine Mendy will still be out. The first is struggling with a knee issue, while his defense partner is dealing with an ankle problem.
Franck Haise could lament these absences alongside his counterpart Bruno Genesio. The Nice coach is in the same situation as his Lille counterpart. Lille’s infirmary is full. Ethan Mbappé, Thomas Meunier, Hakon Haraldsson, Ismaily, Samuel Umtiti, Rémy Cabella, Nabil Bentaleb, André Gomes, and Tiago Santos will not participate in the match. Nevertheless, Lille is on a good run in the championship and currently holds the 4th position in Ligue 1 just ahead of… Nice. Only two points separate the two teams.
Probable line-ups
Nice: Bulka – Bombito, Ndayishimiye, Dante (C) – Clauss, Rosario, Ndombele, Abdi – Guessand, Cho, Boga
Lille: Chevalier – Mandi, Diakité, Alexsandro, Bakker – André (C), Bouaddi – Zhegrova, Gomes, Sahraoui – David.
