OGC Nice’s Lineup Prediction for Monaco Clash: Key Players Sidelined

As OGC Nice prepares to face AS Monaco in the highly anticipated Côte d’Azur derby, manager Franck Haise faces some lineup challenges. Despite having a nearly full squad at his disposal for the first time this season, two key players will be unavailable for the match.

Left-wing-back Melvin Bard is suspended for the fixture, with Ali Abdi expected to step in as his replacement. Additionally, midfielder Tanguy Ndombélé continues to be sidelined due to an ongoing pubalgia issue. While surgery is not currently planned, the former Tottenham player remains unable to participate.

On a positive note, Morgan Sanson and Terem Moffi are set to return to the matchday squad after recovering from severe pre-season injuries. Sanson had been dealing with an ankle problem, while Moffi was recovering from an ACL injury. However, neither player is likely to feature in the starting lineup.

Predicted OGC Nice Starting XI vs Monaco

Goalkeeper: Marcin Bulka
Defense: Dante, Moïse Bombito, Youssouf Ndayishimiye
Midfield: Ali Abdi, Baptiste Santamaria, Hicham Boudaoui, Jonathan Clauss
Attack: Mohamed-Ali Cho, Gaëtan Laborde, Evann Guessand

This lineup reflects the tactical adjustments necessitated by the absences of Bard and Ndombélé, while also considering the gradual reintegration of recently recovered players. The match promises to be an intriguing test of Nice’s depth and adaptability against their local rivals.