The Roberto De Zerbi team moved to Nice for his 19th game of the season. The Italian coach has opted for the following composition: Rull – Murillo, Ballerdi, Brassier, Merlin – Højbjerg,
OM was quickly surprised. Brassier made a big mistake and Guessand went to place a bit over Rulli (0-1, 7th). The Olympians tried to react, but without managing to be dangerous. Balerdi intervened in extremis in front of Abdi, who was going to serve Guessand (23rd). Laborde attempted an acrobatic return, which barely missed the frame (35th). Bulka made two big stops against Merlin then Rongier. Merlin could have served his teammates Greenwood and Maupay rather than trying his luck (40th). Rulli saved his team against Clauss (43rd).
The two teams returned to the locker room on this score.
Nice did not take long to take the break in the second half. The Aiglons have doubled the bet by Cho, well launched by Guessand. Brassier still appeared very light on the action (0-2, 51st). Rabiot tried to react with a powerful recovery, but Bulka pushed (55th). Brassier, Maupay and Rongier were replaced by Lirola, Vaz and Rowe. Højbjerg took a chance on a free kick. His shot, counters, almost deceived Bulka (71st). Rulli released the big parade on a new attempt by Guessand (74th). Nadir took the place of Luis Henrique (75th). The score remained there, OM bowed.
-The Phocaeans did not be an illusion this evening. The Roberto de Zerbi team had possession (70 %) without being dangerous. OM is no longer at the level for three games. The Italian technician will have to find solutions while his game system no longer seems to surprise opponents. And the departure of Wahi will not fix anything, while Maupay is going through a difficult period. The leaders took risks during this transfer window.
The next match is scheduled against Lyon next weekend. A match that becomes very important.
