After a new defeat in Montpellier on Sunday (1-0), OGC Nice finds itself in a disappointing 19th place in Ligue 1. Willing, Éric Roy’s players are, however, naive in defense and face finishing issues. This is worrying as they prepare to host Ajaccio on Saturday at the Stade du Ray. And yet, the Corsicans have the worst defense in the championship.
Two points in five matches is the meager record of OGC Nice in Ligue 1 this season. Defeated in Montpellier (1-0), the Aiglons were outmatched by a more active team.
Xavier Pentecôte, Abraham Guié-Guié, or even Nemanja Pejcinovic tried to trouble the Hérault defense but they hit the woodwork.
Furthermore, the first should have been awarded a penalty early in the match following a shove by Vitorino Hilton. However, referee Lionel Jaffredo remained unphased.
Ajaccio, the chance for a makeover
If all is going badly on the field, things are improving off it. The infirmary is slowly clearing out. Emerse Faé is feeling better and even played 90 minutes on Saturday with the reserves (defeat 3-0 against Grenoble).
A boon for Éric Roy, who should be able to count on Anthony Mounier (ankle) on Saturday, during the match against Ajaccio.
Ranked fifteenth, the newly promoted Corsican team has the worst defense in the championship (9 goals), despite recruiting the Mexican international goalkeeper, Guillermo Ochoa.
In front of their supporters, the Gym will have to seize the opportunity to make a comeback against the Islanders.
