This Wednesday, the Gym travels to the field of Stade Briochin (N2), in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France. On paper, the Aiglons are the favorites. All the pre-match information for this encounter can be found here.
Coupe de France, act 3 for OGC Nice. After two trips to Corsica (Corte, then Bastia), Franck Haise’s men head this time to Brittany. The Gym faces Stade Briochin in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France (kick-off this Wednesday at 8:45 PM). On paper, the teammates of Baptiste Santamaria once again inherit an opponent largely within their reach.
But they will need to approach this game with seriousness and focus. The team from Nice realized this during the last two rounds of the competition. Each time, the Azuréens came close to being knocked out but ultimately secured their qualification. With another win, the Aiglons would guarantee themselves a spot in the quarter-finals of the CDF. They would then be just two games away from another final at the Stade de France.
Giving themselves the right to dream
As was the case against Toulouse last Sunday, Franck Haise remains without a few players. Jérémie Boga, Pablo Rosario, Terem Moffi, and Morgan Sanson are still in the infirmary. The Azuréen coach might make some changes to his lineup, as has been the case since the beginning of the cup.
In the red and black goal, Maxime Dupé will once again replace Marcin Bulka. The usual backup was excellent in the previous round against Bastia, notably saving an opponent’s penalty. Meanwhile, Evann Guessand might be rested. Injured in the ankle against Toulouse, the man in form right now is not expected to start this match.
On the other side, Saint Briochin plays in National 2. Guillaume Allanou’s men hold 5th place in Group B, at the fifth level of French football. The Bretons often shine in the Coupe de France. This year, Le Havre (L1) and Annecy (L2) are already among their conquests.
Probable line-ups:
Saint-Briochin: L’Hostis – Le Marer, Angoua, Kerbrat, Boudin, Diakité – Yobe, Beghin, Zakharyan – Achahbar, Konan
Nice: Dupé – Ndayishimiye (C), Bombito, Abdelmonem – Clauss, Boudaoui, Santamaria, Abdi – Diop, Moukoko, Bouanani