This Sunday, the Gym will host Strasbourg, closing the 12th day of Ligue 1. It’s an opportunity for the Aiglons to extend their good run in the championship and confirm the positive momentum seen in their recent outings. All pre-match information can be found here.
OGC Nice is going through one of the best parts of its season! In the championship, Franck Haise’s men have not been defeated for seven matches since a loss in the derby against OM (0-2) on September 14. Since then, the Aiglons have achieved a few victories and several draws, putting them on the brink of the Top 5 of Ligue 1 rankings. Dante’s teammates could even join it, if they succeed against Strasbourg on Sunday night (kick-off at 8:45 PM at Allianz Riviera).
Sure, not everything is perfect, but there have been improvements in Nice’s recent performances. Before the break, the Gym showed character to secure a last-minute draw, against LOSC (2-2). A point that allows them to maintain their home invincibility this season. OGC Nice is the only team, alongside Paris Saint-Germain, that has not lost a home match since the start of the 2024/25 season.
Injuries during the international break
However, like in recent weeks, Franck Haise laments the absence of several players from his squad. As was the case in recent matches, Antoine Mendy, Terem Moffi, and Morgan Sanson are still in the infirmary. In a press conference, the azure coach also announced the absence of four new players: Jonathan Clauss, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Ali Abdi, and Victor Orakpo.
Affected while on duty with their national teams, the three defenders have returned to the Côte d’Azur in a weakened state. “They will very likely all be unavailable against Strasbourg,” warned Franck Haise. Meanwhile, the forward is out due to tendinitis. Finally, Tanguy Ndombele and Mohamed Abdelmonem are uncertain but should be part of the Nice squad. This should be good news for the Nice coach. Absent from the Gym’s recent matches, Hicham Boudaoui is expected to return.
For its part, Strasbourg is in 11th place in the championship, four points behind Nice. The Alsatians are known for their offensive football and their willingness to play under the orders of Liam Rosenior. For this match, the English coach will be deprived of Habib Diarra (suspended), Emanuel Emegha, Alaa Bellaarouch, Moïse Sahi Dion, Thomas Delaine, and Mamadou Sarr (injured).
Probable lineups:
Nice: Bulka – Abdelmonem, Bombito, Dante – Louchet, Rosario, Boudaoui, Bard – Cho, Guessand, Diop
Strasbourg: Petrovic – Doué, Sow, Sylla, Moreira – Doukouré, Santos – Bakwa, Diong, Nanasi – Mara
