With the international break now behind them, the Aiglons will attempt to maintain their undefeated streak against a dangerous but struggling team this season.
Ligue 1 resumes. As part of the 13th matchday, Francesco Farioli’s men are set to host Toulouse, who are currently fourteenth in the league. With 12 points on their tally, they are only one point away from the relegation zone. On the Nice side, everything is going smoothly, almost. Runners-up to PSG, Nice’s fortress has yet to taste defeat. It’s worth noting that the team will solidify its spot on the podium (26 pts), regardless of the outcome.
However, caution is advised. Despite ACM’s return, the Aiglons will have to do without Youssouf and Boudaoui, who are suspended, and probably without Jean-Clair Todibo, who is nursing a thigh injury: “Alexis Claude-Maurice came back this week; he’s back with the team at 100%, so he’ll be involved. Jean-Clair Todibo will very likely be unavailable. He felt discomfort with the national team. I believe, as a precaution, he won’t be included,” the Nice coach stated on Friday. Additionally, let’s not forget the absence of Youcef Atal, who is currently embroiled in controversy following comments deemed anti-Semitic shared on his social media.
A section of Populaire Sud closed
The match against Toulouse at the Allianz Riviera will take place without the lower section of the Populaire Sud stand being open to the public. This sanction was confirmed by the National Olympic Committee, initially imposed by the Professional Football League following the use of pyrotechnic devices during the match against Marseille last October.
OGC Nice contested this decision on November 2, to no avail: “after the conciliation hearing with the LFP earlier this week, the sanction was unfortunately confirmed today. Consequently, the lower tier of the Populaire Sud will be closed against TFC.”
Probable lineups
Nice: Bulka – Lotomba, Rosario, Dante, Bard – Sanson, Thuram, Diop – Laborde, Moffi, Boga.
Toulouse: Restes – Desler, Costa, Nicolaisen, Suazo – Casseres Jr, Spierings – Donnum, Sierro, Gelabert – Magri.
