This weekend, Ligue 1 resumes after a week of international break. OGC Nice will face AS Saint-Étienne tomorrow, marking the 14th matchday. It’s a significant first test for the new coach of the Eaglets, René Marsiglia.
An expanded budget, revised objectives upward, and interesting recruitment: the summer arrival of new OGC Nice president, Jean-Pierre Rivère, had long sparked hope among supporters.
But after thirteen matchdays, that hasn’t been the case. As in previous seasons, Le Gym (17th in Ligue 1, with only two victories) continues to play the apprentice among professionals.
A fatal situation for coach Éric Roy, who was dismissed from his position on Tuesday. However, the former defensive midfielder (44 years old) is not leaving the club, as he has been promoted to general manager.
ASSE, the first test for Marsiglia
Just a short while before receiving AS Saint-Étienne, the new coach, René Marsiglia, has the heavy task of taking charge of a team lacking in confidence. This is evident from their performance in Marseille two weeks ago (0-2).
But tomorrow, it will be a different story! Le Gym is ready to turn a new page in its history. And this Nice-ASSE match is the first test for René Marsiglia.
If Christophe Galtier’s men do not intend to come to the Côte d’Azur as tourists, they will need to beware of the new Gym. Success is already crucial for the Eaglets. Yet victory also depends on a bit of luck.
OGC Nice-ASSE: the squads
The Nice squad: R. Fernandez, Ospina – Civelli, Clerc, Gomis, Mabiala, Monzon, Pejcinovic – Abriel, Coulibaly, Diakité, Hellebuyck, Meriem, Sablé – Dja Djedje, Guié Guié, Mouloungui, Pentecôte.
The Saint-Étienne squad: Ruffier, Janot – Paulao, Ebondo, Ghoulam, Néry, Marchal, Zouma – Batlles, Clément, Lemoine, Nicolita – Aubameyang, Gradel, Kitambala, Ravet, Sinama-Pongolle, Sako.
