Unbeaten after 10 league matches, the Aiglons are hosting Stade Rennais for a match that promises to be particularly enticing.
The best defense in Europe is back this weekend. With only 4 goals conceded so far, Francesco Farioli’s men have shown exceptional defensive solidity since the start of the season. Now second in the standings after PSG’s recent victory over Montpellier (3-0), Nice can still hope to reclaim their place as leader (22 pts) if they win on Sunday evening.
With 12 points and a 9th place standing in Ligue 1, Rennes, on the other hand, has only two losses but has been drawing frequently (6). With a firepower attack including former Nice player Amin Gouiri, the Reds and Blacks are keen to build confidence before hosting Panathinaikos next Thursday for the fourth round of the Europa League.
“Diop will be part of the squad”
Francesco Farioli
Although remarkable defensively, Nice is not lagging behind in attack. With players like Terem Moffi, Jérémie Boga, and Gaëtan Laborde, the Aiglons can challenge any defense in the league. Paris Saint-Germain and AS Monaco can attest to this. In addition to this remarkably effective trio, the team can count on the return of Sofiane Diop, who is coming back from injury and is now fit to play. The Italian coach specifies that the player is “100% ready”. Alexis Claude-Maurice, on the other hand, remains doubtful.
Probable Line-ups
Nice : Bulka – Rosario, Todibo, Dante, Bard – Sanson, Ndayishimiye, Boudaoui – Laborde, Moffi, Boga
Rennes : Mandanda – Assignon, Omari, Theate, Truffert – Bourigeaud, Matic, Doué – Blas, Kalimuendo, Gouiri
