This Friday, OGC Nice hosts Montpellier as part of the 25th day of Ligue 1. After five matches without a win, the Aiglons need to bounce back, or risk falling behind in the race for Europe.
January 27th is the date of the Gym’s last victory in Ligue 1. It’s been more than a month since the Aiglons last won a league match. OGC Nice has recorded two draws and three losses in its last five games. The most recent defeat was last Sunday on the field of Toulouse (2-1).
The Niçois will host Montpellier at the start of this 25th day of Ligue 1. MHSC is not in a good position in the standings. The Héraultais are 16th, currently in the playoff spot, with only three points ahead of the relegation zone. Worse yet, Montpellier has won only one league match in 2024.
It’s worth noting that the two teams have recently faced each other in the Coupe de France. Away, the Gym easily qualified (1-4).
Return of Sanson, Rosier and Diop still absent
Francesco Farioli can count on the return of Morgan Sanson, who was out for the last two matches. However, the French midfielder is not expected to start the game on Friday. “He will have his first full training session on Thursday. He won’t start, but he will be in the group on Friday,” the Italian coach specified in a press conference. On the other hand, the Nice coach will once again have to do without Sofiane Diop (foot) and Valentin Rosier (hamstring injury). Youssouf Ndayishimiye, who was injured in the calf during the training session on Thursday, is ultimately out for this match.
For MHSC, Modibo Sagnan is suspended. Axel Guéguin, injured, is also out.
The probable line-ups:
Nice: Bulka – Bard, Dante, Todibo, Lotomba – Thuram, Rosario, Boudaoui – Boga, Moffi, Guessand
MHSC: Lecomte – Sylla, Kouyaté, Jullien, Tchato – Savanier, Ferri, Chotard – Al Tamari, Adams, Nordin
