On a very bad run, OGC Nice must bounce back in Strasbourg as part of the 29th day of Ligue 1. The Eagles face a direct opponent in the race for Europe. All pre-match information can be found here.
This time, OGC Nice is in crisis! Unable to win for four games in Ligue 1, the Eagles are falling in the standings. Last weekend, the team followed up with another poor performance, losing at home to FC Nantes (1-2). As a result, the Gym is no longer making progress and is losing ground in the race for European spots. With six rounds left until the end of the championship, the teammates of Dante now occupy the 6th place in Ligue 1.
For more than a month, the performances have not lived up to the ambitions of the red and black. During this period, the team from Nice lost four out of the five matches they played (Nantes, Monaco, Lyon), with one draw (Auxerre). Hopes for the Champions League are beginning to fade on the Côte d’Azur.
Return of Dante and Bard
Present at the press conference this Thursday, Franck Haise confirmed the withdrawal of Tanguy Ndombele for this match. Bothered by his groin injury, the midfielder has not resumed training. His last appearance dates back to nearly two months, in the colors of Nice (against Montpellier in February). Hit in the calf, Mohamed Abdelmonem remains uncertain for this trip to Alsace.
On a positive note, Dante and Melvin Bard will be back for this game. The two OGC Nice defenders were suspended last weekend. These two returns will benefit the Nice defense, which has been far from impenetrable in recent weeks in Ligue 1. It’s a good sign before this crucial trip for Europe.
For their part, RCSA never ceases to amaze in Ligue 1. In incredible form, the Alsatians occupy 5th place in the standings (two points more than the Gym) and will be underdogs in the race for Europe. The team led by Liam Rosenior has been unbeaten and victorious for two months. Last weekend, the teammates of Dilane Bakwa won narrowly on the field of Reims (1-0).
Probable Line-ups:
RCSA: Petrovic – Doué, Sarr, Sylla, Barco – Santos (C), Doukouré – Bakwa, Lemaréchal, Nanasi – Emegha
Nice: Bulka – Bombito, Ndayishimiye, Dante (C) – Clauss, Santamaria, Boudaoui, Bard – Cho, Guessand, Boga