The Gym travels tonight to the Zulte Waregem field with the goal of launching its European campaign in the best possible way.
6th in the Jupiler Pro League rankings after 6 matches, Zulte Waregem shared the points last Saturday during the derby against Kortrijk (2-2). Trailing twice, Franck Dury’s men managed to equalize each time, thanks to Olayinka and Kaya. For this second consecutive match at the Arc-en-Ciel Stadium, coach Dury has summoned a squad of 20 players, comprising all his key strengths.
After a mixed start, the Aiglons firmly launched their championship last Saturday. Five days after their performance against neighboring Monaco (4-0), they will begin their Europa League campaign with an almost complete squad. Only Koziello, serving his second match suspension tonight, and Sneijder (injured ankle) are missing.
Zulte’s squad
Goalkeepers: Leali, Bostyn, De Nayer
Defenders: De Fauw, Baudry, Heylen, Derijck, Walsh, Hamalainen
Midfielders: De Mets, Kaya, De Pauw, Oldrup Jensen, Doumbia, De Sart, Kastanos, Coopman
Forwards: Leya Iseka, Saponjic, Olayinka
Nice’s squad
Goalkeepers: Cardinale, Benitez, Clรฉmentia
Defenders: Souquet, Marlon, Coly, Dante, Le Marchand, Sarr, Jallet
Midfielders: Tameze, Seri, Lees-Melou, Walter, Mendy, Lusamba
Forwards: Saint-Maximin, Balotelli, Srarfi, Plea, Ganago
The referee
This first group stage match will be overseen by a trio of Turkish referees familiar with the Sรผper Lig. Ali Palabiyik (36 years old) will be at the center of the action, assisted on the sidelines by Cem Satman and Serkan Olguncan.
