Nice’s Predicted Lineup Against Marseille: Key Players Missing, Ndombélé Expected to Start

OGC Nice is set to take on local rivals Olympique de Marseille at the Allianz Riviera on Sunday evening, but they’ll be without some key players. In-form forward Sofiane Diop is suspended for the match, adding to Nice’s challenges.

The team is still grappling with injuries, although the situation has improved recently. Several players remain sidelined, including Moïse Bombito, Pablo Rosario, Morgan Sanson, Jérémie Boga, Terem Moffi, and Victor Orakpo. However, there’s hope on the horizon as Bombito, Rosario, and Sanson are approaching their return to fitness.

Manager Franck Haise is expected to employ a 3-4-3 formation, with Evann Guessand leading the attack. Tanguy Ndombélé, who was rested midweek along with two other players, is likely to start in midfield alongside Hicham Boudaoui, another player who benefited from rest.

Nice’s Anticipated Starting Lineup

Goalkeeper: Marcin Bulka
Defense: Dante, Youssouf Ndayishimiye, Mohammed Abdelmonem
Midfield: Ali Abdi, Tanguy Ndombélé, Hicham Boudaoui, Jonathan Clauss
Attack: Gaëtan Laborde, Evann Guessand, Mohamed Ali-Cho