OGC Nice approaches a already decisive match for its first part of the season tonight (8:45 PM). On the PSG field, the Nice team will have to show that they have stepped up and that they can stir things up in the standings.
The Opponent
PSG is having a very good start to the season, closely following the Gym in the standings. The capital’s club has 35 points after 16 games. The Parisians have scored 30 goals while conceding 11.
The Absentees
On the Parisian side, the main absentees are Adrien Rabiot and Javier Pastore, both injured. Hervin Ongenda is left at the reserve’s disposal.
As for the Nice team, they will regret the absences of Mickaël Le Bihan, Gautier Lloris, Paul Baysse, as well as Maxime Le Marchand, who is rested after his return on Thursday, and Valentin Eysseric, who suffered a ligament sprain this week.
The Parisian Squad
Goalkeepers: Areola, Trapp
Defenders: Aurier, Kurzawa, Marquinhos, Maxwell, Meunier, Thiago Silva
Midfielders: Ben Arfa, Di Maria, Krychowiak, Lucas, Matuidi, Thiago Motta, Verratti
Forwards: Augustin, Cavani, Jese,
The Nice Squad
Goalkeepers: Cardinale, Benitez
Defenders: Souquet, Ricardo, Boscagli, Dalbert, Dante, Sarr
Midfielders: Seri, Walter, Bodmer, Cyprien, Koziello, Marcel
Forwards: Belhanda, Balotelli, Plea, Donis
The Referee
The match will be refereed by Clément Turpin. He will be assisted by Nicolas Danos and Cyril Gringore. Johan Hamel will be the fourth official.
