For the 23rd day of Ligue 1, the Gym, currently third in the championship, travels to the Michel-d’Ornano Stadium in Caen. For Claude Puel’s men, it will be about securing a third consecutive victory and solidifying their place on the podium.
After two home matches crowned with as many successes, Ben Arfa’s team is heading to Caen with the aim of maintaining its third position in the Ligue 1 standings.
And to do so, Claude Puel will be able to rely on an almost complete squad. Only Alassane Pléa, who has been injured since October, is still missing. He will also have to do without Mickaël Le Bihan, who underwent surgery for his tibia fracture this week and will be out for the rest of the season.
However, the Nice coach can indeed count on his French international, Hatem Ben Arfa, who has scored three goals in his last two appearances. He has a total of 11 goals since the beginning of the season.
To support him, the Nice midfield will need to be solid. They must be impressive in their mastery, serenity, and control, as they were in the last match against Lorient. Vincent Koziello, Jean Michaël Seri, and Nampalys Mendy will also be highly anticipated in the Nice midfield.
Sure, the Gym is coming off two victories, but each time they had to come from behind to win. “I would like us to be less reactive. But, well, if we react well, that works for me too,” said Claude Puel after the match against Lorient.
So, caution is advised at the start of the match!
by Désiré Teivao
