For the reception of Bordeaux, tonight (9 p.m.), OGC Nice is preparing to embark on a crucial and essential final sprint in the race for the podium, or even the title.
The Opponent
Very comfortable in 2017, Bordeaux is moving swiftly in the race for Europe. Currently sitting in 6th place in Ligue 1, Jocelyn Gourvennec’s group is looking forward with appetite. A guest on the Soir de Foot show, broadcast by Gold FM and relayed by the Girondins’ website, the coach of the Gym’s next opponent summarized his group’s ambitions in an unmistakably clear manner.
“We want to continue this series until the end of the season. European qualification will be the consequence of our work. We must cultivate this winning mentality that we have had for the past few weeks. I remain focused on that. Today, there are players who are confident with the ball, and we must be demanding.”
The Absentees
Apart from Alassane Pléa and Wylan Cyprien’s absences, the Nice squad is still missing its captain Paul Baysse and Rémi Walter. Injured on the last day in Nantes, Mounir Obbadi is also absent.
On the Bordeaux side, the only notable absence is Nicolas Pallois, who is suspended.
The Nice Squad
Goalkeepers: Cardinale, Benitez
Defenders: Souquet, Burner, Le Marchand, Ricardo, Dalbert, Dante, Sarr
Midfielders: Seri, Belhanda, Eysseric, Koziello, Marcel
Forwards: Balotelli, Le Bihan, Srarfi, Donis
The Bordeaux Squad
Goalkeepers: Carrasso, Prior
Defenders: Contento, Gajic, Jovanovic, Lewczuk, Sabaly
Midfielders: Arambarri, Plasil, Sankharé, Toulalan, Vada
Forwards: Kamano, Laborde, Malcom, Ménez, Ounas, Rolan
The Referee
The match will be officiated by Benoît Bastien, assisted by Cyril Gringore, Frédéric Haquette, and Aurélien Petit.
