Vacation’s over, the Aiglons are making their comeback! They will face the team from Icaunis this Saturday for a highly anticipated debut in the 32nd round of the Coupe de France.
OGC Nice closed the 2023 year on a good note against Lens at home, and perhaps the team will repeat that to kick off a second half of the season that’s set to be eventful. As runner-up to PSG in Ligue 1, Francesco Farioli’s squad is defying a lot of expectations…
But tomorrow evening at the Allianz Riviera, the Italian tactician will have to overcome quite a conundrum. Indeed, no fewer than ten key players will not be on the field. From Dante, Todibo, and Bard being suspended, to Diop, Bouanani, Thuram, and Baldé being injured, the absences of Boudaoui, Atal, and Boga currently preparing for the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) add to the problems. The return of Robson Bambu, a central defender loaned to Vasco de Gama (Brazil) last year comes just in time.
The best attack in Ligue 2
Driven by offensive football, Auxerre is on an impressive streak of 8 matches without defeat across all competitions. Relegated at the end of the 2022/23 season, AJA is doing very well with a runner-up position, similar to OGC Nice.
Generous in front of goal with 40 goals scored in 19 matches, Auxerre is a serious contender. The most prolific attack in the second division will thus test itself against the best defense in Ligue 1, ladies and gentlemen, this promises to be exciting. However, in theory only, because on paper it’s a defense weakened by absences that will be fielded.
Probable lineups
Nice: Bulka – Lotomba, Mendy, Youssouf, Perraud – Sanson, Rosario, Claude-Maurice – Moffi, Guessand, Laborde
Auxerre: Leon – Dagba, Pellenard, Jubal, Joly – Raveloson, Diousse – Perrin, Hein, Aye – Onaiwu
Don’t miss the match which will be live from 8:45 PM.
