The Aiglons welcome Troyes for their first home game of the season, after an initial defeat at Saint-Etienne. This is an opportunity to definitively kick off their year.
Tonight, the Gym will meet an opponent that has just returned to Ligue 1 after the last season spent in the lower division. True to themselves, the Troyes team has retained their love for the game, with a mix of new talent and experience.
Benjamin Nivet played a major role in Troyes’ promotion. Consistent (36 league matches, 35 starts), the enduring playmaker remains a decisive figure. His stats prove it, as last season, he scored 7 goals and provided 8 assists, earning him a spot in the L2 team of the season. Moreover, he scored the crucial 2-1 goal in the first leg of the playoff against Lorient, a pivotal goal in Troyes’ promotion.
The Nice squad
Goalkeepers: Cardinale, Benitez
Defenders: Souquet, Le Marchand, Sarr, Jallet, Boscagli, Dante
Midfielders: Seri, Lees-Melou, Walter, Marcel, Koziello, Makengo
Forwards: St-Maximin, Srarfi, Plea, Mahou
The Troyes squad
Samassa, Zelazny, Deplagne, Giraudon, Hérelle, Traoré, Vizcarrondo, Azamoum, Bellugou, Confais, Darbion, Dingomé, Khaoui, Nivet, Pelé, Grandsir, Niane, Tinhan.
The referee
Originally scheduled to be in charge, Olivier Thual (injured) will hand over his whistle to Jérôme Miguelgorry. Frédéric Haquette and Nicolas Henninot will assist the 41-year-old referee who recently officiated for the Aiglons, having overseen the last away game at Lyon (3-3), which was the final game of the 2016/2017 season.
