OGC Nice – AS Monaco: Another blow for the Gym!
At the start of the championship, Nice receives Monaco this evening at the end of the 6e day of Ligue 1, in a derby of the Côte d’Azur under tension. Unfortunately for the Aiglons, one of their best player was again injured during the first half: Youcef Atal.
Nice and Monegasques seem unrecognizable after 5 days of Ligue 1. With 5 points each (one win, two draws, one defeat), the two teams are lagging behind, as they both aim for a European spot at the end of the season. Competing tonight, on behalf of the 6e daytime, Nice and Monaco held in check at half-time (0-0), but the Aiglons have already lost big. Indeed, hit in the thigh, Youcef Atal had to leave his family at the age of 35e minute of play. A huge blow for Nice, which relied heavily on its right side, author of 2 goals and 2 decisive passes last season.
And unfortunately for him, it is the 14e times he is injured or unavailable (Covid included), since signing for Nice in 2018.
Lotomba back
To overcome the umpteenth physical glitch of the Algerian international (27 selections, 1 but)Lucien Favre has decided to bring Jordan Lotomba, already holder during the first 4 days. If he was not decisive last season in 30 games, he should be able to try to catch up, with the absence of Youcef Atal in his post.