As OGC Nice prepares to face AJ Auxerre on Saturday night, the team selection is under intense scrutiny, particularly with the notable absence of key players.
Jonathan Clauss, who has been heavily linked with a potential transfer away from the club and is a target for Bayer Leverkusen, will not participate in the upcoming match. While the club officially cited a minor ankle issue as the reason for his absence, manager Franck Haise has confirmed Clauss`s desire to depart. This strongly suggests that his unavailability is connected to his wish for a move away from Nice.
Further compounding Nice`s challenges, experienced defender Dante and forward Mohamed-Ali Cho have both missed training throughout the week and are consequently ruled out for the club`s second consecutive home fixture.
On a more positive note regarding new arrivals, Kevin Carlos, recently signed from Basel, has been included in the squad and could potentially make his debut from the bench. However, the starting striker role is widely anticipated to go to Terem Moffi.
Predicted OGC Nice Starting XI vs. Auxerre:
- Goalkeeper: Yehvann Diouf
- Defenders: Kojo Peprah Oppong, Juma Bah, Antoine Mendy
- Midfielders: Melvin Bard, Salis Abdul Samed, Hicham Boudaoui, Tom Louchet
- Forwards: Jérémie Boga, Terem Moffi, Badredine Bouanani
This predicted lineup is based on the latest available information and expert team insights leading up to the match.
