Nice will have to cope without a majority of its squad in the round of 32 of the Coupe de France.
Franck Haise announced that he had “still three players less” to play the 32nd final of the Coupe de France, Saturday (6:00 p.m.) in Bastia against US Corte, a National 3 club, against whom he will have to do without the services of thirteen professionals.
“There will still be three players less, since Tom (Louchet) was injured in Montpellier (in a thigh, editor’s note), Pablo Rosario had discomfort in his calf at the end of the session yesterday (Wednesday, editor’s note), and that Hicham Boudaoui is suspended”explained Franck Haise at a press conference on Thursday.
Thirteen players absent
These three new absences are added to those of ten other professionals who had already not been able to be used during the trip to Montpellier (2-2), last Sunday for the 15th day of Ligue 1. These are the defenders Dante, Ndayishimiye, Abdelmonem, Abdi and Mendy, midfielder Sanson, and attackers Boga, Cho, Moffi and Orakpo.
“I have eight players left who have had some playing time this season, plus the youngsters”specified Haise, who also indicated: “Of the thirteen absent this weekend, I hope that we will recover a good half of them at the beginning of January. Then, everything will depend on their state of form.to return to the competition.
On the other hand, the Nice coach specified that the former Toulousain Maxime Dupé will start in goal in place of Marcin Bulka, the usual N.1 in the position. “Max is very good in training, works very well and has great behavior,” explained Haise. He’s a great goalkeeper who has the level to play in Ligue 1. And then, Marcin plays a lot.”
“We remain the favorites in this match, we must not hide”however concluded Haise, who wants “be careful and prepare well for this match” in Furiani, “to qualify”.
