Here we go! Ahead of the 14th day of Ligue 1, Nice travels to Nantes with the possibility of becoming the provisional leader of the standings at the end of the match.
Two points. That’s what Francesco Farioli‘s men need to clinch first place. With just one point behind PSG, it’s safe to say Le Gym has its destiny in its own hands. And Nantes? Currently 11th in the championship, the Canaries are capable of both the best and the worst. Often struggling against the big teams, they have conceded 23 goals so far… Only Lorient has fared worse at the moment (24).
One of the worst defenses in the country will face not just the best defense in France, but in Europe, with only 4 goals conceded. That’s something. Since his arrival in Nice, Farioli’s work has been impressive. Having defeated OM, Monaco, and the Parisian armada, to name a few, the tactician has never tasted defeat in the league. Always guided by his own philosophy of play, few squads seem capable of troubling his team, even less so when they are at full strength.
Returns that will do good
Absent last week, Jean-Clair Todibo will be back in the central defense alongside the tireless Dante. Returning from suspensions, Hicham Boudaoui and Youssouf Ndayishimiye will also be part of the squad, but not Youcef Atal, who seems to be on his way out after his misstep on social media.
Probable lineups
Nantes: Lafont – Pierre-Gabriel, Castelletto, Cömert, Duverne – Chirivella, Moutoussamy – Ganago, Mollet, Simon – Mohamed.
Nice: Bulka – Lotomba, Todibo, Dante, Bard – Ndayishimiye, Boudaoui, Thuram – Laborde, Moffi, Boga.
The kickoff will be at 9 PM this Saturday, live from the Beaujoire stadium. Will the Canaries end the Aiglons’ unbeaten run?
