The pace quickens. On schedule and behind the scenes. The Gym has a 6th match in less than two weeks this Wednesday evening in Lille. While the leaders finalize the last transfers to transform the workforce in depth. In the end, it only remains on the ground that the Aiglons are at a standstill. 18th and relegated, Nice has just taken a slap against OM (0-3) and has only two points after four days, worst red and black start in 10 years.
The return of the innkeepers
But do not panic, Lucien Favre repeats to anyone who wants to listen that mayonnaise will take time with this late transfer window and qualification for the group stage of the Europa Conference League was apparently the priority of the August. After changing five players between the games against Tel Aviv and Marseille, the Nice coach will find his strong men from the start of the season, if they can be described as such. Todibo back from suspension, Youcef Atal and Khephren Thuram rested. The Nice Eleven will look rather proud with the return of Nicolas Pépé to the North, where he revealed himself three years ago in the Lille jersey.
Le Gym launched its season in Lille last season
While waiting to be able to count on Sofiane Diop and Gaëtan Laborde, Favre entrusts the keys to the attack to Andy Delort, who is chomping at the bit at the start of the season. A small goal on penalty and a frustrating lack of success for those who spare no effort on the lawn. Last season the Gym launched its season in Lille by winning 4-0 against toothless Mastiffs. We would be happy with a more narrow success when opposite Losc is doing quite well with 7 points out of 12, despite the beating against PSG (1-7). Only Cabella and Weah are missing on the Lille side. While Lemina is still suspended on the Nice side.