After three consecutive defeats, the last of which was in the Europa League, the Aiglons absolutely must break out of their negative spiral. This will require a victory against the Alsatians.
Defeated in their last two league matches, against Marseille (2-4) and then against Montpellier (0-2), the Gym hosts Strasbourg, three days after their loss to Lazio in the Europa League.
In addition to the previously announced absences of Mika Seri (hamstring) and Ignatius Ganago, Mario Balotelli will also be missing. Suffering from a blow to the calf, the Italian striker is unavailable and is not included in the squad selected by Lucien Favre. On the other hand, having missed the game against the Italians, Allan Saint-Maximin re-joins the red and black contingent.
After snatching a point in Dijon in the 92nd minute (1-1), the Strasbourgeois held their ground against OM at La Meinau in the last matchday (3-3). The Alsatian coach has decided to again place his trust in the 18 players called up against OM. Having come into play against the Olympians, former Aiglon Stéphane Bahoken will be facing his former club for the first time this Sunday.
THE NICE SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Cardinale, Benitez
Defenders: Souquet, Marlon, Burner, Le Marchand, Jallet, Dante
Midfielders: Lees-Melou, Sneijder, Walter, Mendy, Lusamba, Koziello
Forwards: Saint-Maximin, Pléa, Srarfi, Mahou
THE STRASBOURG SQUAD
Goalkeepers: Kamara, Oukidja
Defenders: Seka, Koné, Salmier, Lala, Foulquier
Midfielders: Grimm, Aholou, Martin, Gonçalves, Lienard, Nogueira
Forwards: Sacko, Terrier, Blayac, Da Costa, Bahoken
THE REFEREE
A little more than a month after the victory in Rennes (0-1), Nicolas Rainville will officiate the Aiglons for the second time this season. He will be assisted by Laurent Stien and Benjamin Pages.
