Nice is on a streak of four consecutive victories across all competitions and welcomes Lille (5 PM) to confirm their resurgence. Lille is experiencing their first slump of the season, with three consecutive matches without a win.
The Gym’s coach has called up a squad of 20 players. Compared to the trip to Nîmes, Pierre Lees-Melou, Allan Saint-Maximin, and Bassem Srarfi are making their return.
Affected by a foot injury, Myziane will miss this 14th day.
On the other hand, LOSC will be without one of its key players. Injured in the calf during the week, Adama Soumaoro will not be able to play at the Allianz Riviera.
In the absence of the captain (12 starts), another defender will wear the armband against the Aiglons: the experienced Portuguese José Fonte (34 years old).
THE NICE SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Benitez, Cardinale.
Defenders: Boscagli, Dante, Sarr, Burner, Hérelle, Atal, Jallet.
Midfielders: Walter, Cyprien, Tameze, Makengo, Lees-Melou, Danilo.
Forwards: Saint-Maximin, Ganago, Sacko, Balotelli, Srarfi.
THE LILLE SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Maignan, Jakubech
Defenders: Pied, Gabriel, Koné, Dabila, José Fonte, Celik
Midfielders: Maia, Xeka, Soumaré, Ikoné, Araujo
Forwards: R. Fonte, Rémy, Pépé, Bamba, Leao
THE REFEREE
This duel between southern and northern teams will be refereed by Frank Schneider. It will be the first time this season that the Alsatian meets both teams.
