OGC Nice host RC Strasbourg at the Allianz Riviera on the sixth matchday of Ligue 1, with both sides seeking greater consistency early in the season.
The two teams will be looking to collect valuable points before entering a demanding period of fixtures. Neither squad has enjoyed a completely trouble-free international break, although no fresh injuries were reported among the players returning from duty.
OGC Nice
Nice remain without Antoine Mendy, who is continuing his recovery from his latest injury. Laurent Abergel is also unavailable for the match.
There were no further injury concerns reported within the Nice squad during the international break.
Nice’s probable XI
Goalkeeper: Yehvann Diouf
Defenders: Mohamed Abdelmonem, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Alidu Seidu
Midfielders: Jonathan Clauss, Xavier Mandza, Axel Witsel, Niels Nkounkou
Forwards: Gauthier Hein, Elye Wahi, Mohamed Amoura
The proposed line-up features a three-man defensive unit, with Jonathan Clauss, Xavier Mandza, Axel Witsel and Niels Nkounkou expected to operate across midfield.
RC Strasbourg
Strasbourg will also be missing two players for the trip to the Cote d’Azur.
Forward Joaquin Panichelli remains sidelined with an injury, while young player Karim Coulibaly is also unavailable. The Alsace club did not suffer any additional setbacks during the international break.
Strasbourg’s probable XI
Goalkeeper: Filip Jorgensen
Defenders: Genesis Antwi, Ismael Doukoure, Jeyland Mitchell, Oso
Midfielders: Diogo Sousa, Pape Demba Diop, Giovanni Reyna
Forwards: Gessime Yassine, Jacobo Ortega, Sebastian Nanasi
Strasbourg are expected to line up with four defenders, three midfielders and a front three led by Gessime Yassine, Jacobo Ortega and Sebastian Nanasi.
The meeting will be Nice’s sixth Ligue 1 fixture of the campaign, with both teams aiming to build momentum and strengthen their position before the schedule becomes more congested.