This Friday evening, the Aiglons travel to face OL, as part of the opening of the 22nd day of Ligue 1. After a defeat in the derby against Monaco, the Gym aims to bounce back in the race for the podium.
We left the Aiglons on this terrible scenario last weekend at the Allianz Riviera. After a great and courageous performance, the Gym ultimately fell to their Monegasque neighbors (2-3). The race for the podium tightens. Only four points separate OGC Nice, 2nd, and Lens, 6th. Worse still, AS Monaco is now just a single point behind the Aiglons.
In this case, bouncing back directly on Olympique Lyonnais’ turf becomes a necessity for the Gym. It should be noted that the Nicois can count on the support of 300 red and black supporters, a limit set by a prefectural order of the Rhône prefect.
Dante suspended, Moffi and Boga return
In the first leg, both teams were neutralized at the Allianz Riviera (0-0). At that time, both teams were still searching for their first win of the season. Sofiane Diop is still absent. The Moroccan will be unavailable longer than expected. “He will be out for a minimum of six weeks,” announced Francesco Farioli. His foot problem requires a long rehabilitation.
Following his red card received last weekend, Dante is suspended for this match. Finally, Jérémie Boga, winner of the AFCON with Ivory Coast, and Terem Moffi, a runner-up with Nigeria, will return to Nice on Thursday noon. The two forwards could be considered for a place in the squad.
On the Lyon side, Pierre Sage also regrets several absences. Injured in Montpellier last weekend, Corentin Tolisso is likely too short for this match (hamstrings). The two defenders, Henrique and Dejan Lovren, are uncertain. Jake O’Brien is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
Probable line-ups:
OL: Lopes – Maitland-Niles, Caleta-Car, Mata, Tagliafico – Caqueret, Matic, Mangala – Nuamah, Lacazette, Benrahma
Nice: Bulka – Lotomba, Todibo, Ndayishimiye, Bard – Boudaoui, Thuram, Sanson – Laborde, Guessand, Louchet.
