The Gym is heading to Bastia this evening (8:45 PM) for a high-tension match with a need to rebuild confidence.
The Opponent
3 wins (Toulouse, Guingamp, Metz), 4 draws (Nancy, Dijon, Montpellier, Bordeaux), 3 losses (Paris, Angers, Marseille): that is the home record for Franรงois Ciccolini’s men. This record can be interpreted in several ways but proves that it is never easy to visit Armand-Cesari, where Bastia has taken 13 of its 20 points.
It should be noted that Bastia has scored 9 goals at home since the beginning of the season and conceded 8.
The Absentees
Besides Allan St-Maximin (suspended), the Sporting cannot rely on Enzo Crivelli (a goal-scorer in the first leg) and Florian Marange, both injured during this 21st day. Mathieu Peybernes and Thievy Bifouma left Bastia this winter.
Injured last Sunday against Metz, Paul Baysse and Ricardo will not be able to make the trip. Yoan Cardinale, Maxime le Marchand, Younes Belhanda, and Valentin Eysseric are also not able to participate in this 21st day. Just like Mika Seri, who is currently at the AFCON.
The Bastia Squad
Goalkeepers: Leca, Vincensini
Defenders: Cioni, Rose, Djiku, Bengtsson
Midfielders: Keita, Cahuzac, Mostefa, Onianguรฉ, Danic, Diallo, Ngando, Triki, Magnetti
Forwards: Nangis, Raspentino, Acheampong
The Nice Squad
Goalkeepers: Pouplin, Benitez
Defenders: Souquet, Burner, Dalbert, Dante, Sarr, Balmy
Midfielders: Lusamba, Walter, Cyprien, Koziello, Marcel, Mahou
Forwards: Balotelli, Plea, Donis, Bosetti
The Referee
Clรฉment Turpin will be the main referee for the Gym’s upcoming championship match. He will be assisted by Cyril Gringore and Nicolas Danos.
