``markdown Montpellier, a crucial deadline for the Nice GCO

The OGC Nice is facing an important challenge this Saturday against the red lantern, Montpellier. This game, crucial in the wake of the season’s final sprint, represents an opportunity for the Nice club to get back on track. Roberto De Zerbi will have to compose a solid eleven to try to take the three points at home.

Several changes are expected in tactical composition. The absence of his captain, Federico Balerdi, was notable. However, Amine Gouiri could return to his place in the Nice attack, after his honourable appearance against Monaco. Hojbjerg, a surprise, should also be titularized. Luiz Felipe, meanwhile, will be absent to begin.

At the door, Rulli should be preferred to something else. The three-way defence, if maintained, will probably see Kondogbia (or Cornelius) and Murillo occupying both rears, with potentially Ulysses Garcia in the axis. Quentin Merlin should be the left piston, while Luis Henrique could be relegated to the bench for the benefit of Dedic on the right side. Rongier should accompany Hojbjerg in the middle of the field. Rabiot will probably be repeated in his hybrid role on the left side. Finally, Greenwood should be titularized right axial, and Amine Gouiri should regain his place in the attack.

The 11 probable departure:

Rulli – Murillo, Kondogbia (or Cornelius), Garcia, Merlin – Henrique (or Dédic) – Rongier (or Benacer) – Hojbjerg – Rabiot – Greenwood, Gouiri.