For their first home match in the Europa League, the Aiglons aim to build on their impressive victory in Belgium (1-5) and maintain their lead at the top of Group K.
Victorious at Zulte Waregem in the opener (1-5), the Aiglons followed up with a win at Rennes (0-1) and then a frustrating draw against Angers (2-2). Suffering from a knee injury, Nampalys Mendy will be unavailable for this match, unlike Mika Seri and Marlon, who are returning to the squad.
Defeated on their home turf by Lazio in the first game (2-3), the Dutch team has regained momentum in the league. They even secured an impressive victory at Amsterdam ArenA against Ajax (1-2), which allowed them to climb to the podium (3rd place). “But it will be a different match, with a different atmosphere and a different level,” warned coach HenK Fraser, who has only one absence to regret: defender Arnold Kruiswijk, who remains in the Netherlands.
The Nice squad
Goalkeepers: Cardinale, Benitez, Clementia
Defenders: Dante, Le Marchand, Marlon, Jallet, Sarr, Souquet
Midfielders: Koziello, Lees Melou, Seri, Tameze, Walter
Forwards: Balotelli, Ganago, Plea, Saint-Maximin, Srarfi
The Vitesse squad
Goalkeepers: Pasveer, Tornes
Defenders: Houwen, Dabo, Lelieveld, Miazga, Van der Werff, Kashia, Büttner, Faye
Midfielders: Serero, Bruns, Foor, Colkett, Ali, Mount
Forwards: Linssen, Rashica, Van Bergen, Matavz, Castaignos
The referee
UEFA appointed a Russian refereeing crew: Aleksei Eskov will be the main referee of the match, assisted by Dmitri Mosyakin and Igor Demeshko.
The other match
Co-leaders of Group K since their victory against Vitesse Arnhem in the first game (2-3), the Italians of Lazio simultaneously host Zulte Waregem at Stadio Olimpico.
