They will probably not start at Saint-Symphorien. But Mario Lemina and Youcef Atal figure well in the red and black group which travels to Moselle to face FC Metz on Sunday (1 p.m.). Returning Friday evening to Nice after the elimination of Algeria on Thursday evening, Youcef Atal was to meet with Christophe Galtier to measure his physical condition and his morale after the disillusionment with his country. The right side has apparently convinced his coach to take him.
Return of Danilo Barbosa
For Mario Lemina it’s less of a surprise. Returning from CAN on Thursday without having played a single minute, due to a Covid infection, the Gabonese midfielder had trained with the group on Friday and Galtier had announced his presence in the group to the press. The Nice coach can also count on a player he has been discovering for a few days. Returned from Brazil after a one-year loan to Palmeiras, the training midfielder will do the number in defense. “I need four central defenders and after the departure of Robson Bambu I count on Danilo in defense. He is ready for this second part of the season“.
suspended Kluivert
Among the players selected, we also note the return of Melvin Bard, who has been absent since the start of the year due to a persistent Covid infection. Morgan Schneiderlin returns from suspension. Justin Kluivert is serving his suspension match after an accumulation of yellow cards.