OL: Maitland-Niles holder in Nice

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

OL: Maitland-Niles holder in Nice

OL are called to end the third day of L1 in Nice this Sunday evening.

Lyon, already weighed down by two setbacks, makes a perilous trip to Nice this Sunday evening to close the 3e lifting of Ligue 1.

For the occasion, Laurent Blanc establishes Maitland-Niles for the first time in midfield, alongside Tolisso and Caqueret. Barcola and Cherki remaining aligned on the offensive when Sarr replaces a suspended Lacazette.

Opposite, the attacking trio takes on the customary traits of Laborde, Moffi and Diop. With Thuram and Sanson in support in particular.

The eleven from Nice: Bulka – Atal, Todibo, Dante, Bard – Sanson, Ndayishimiye, Thuram – Laborde, Moffi, Diop.

The Lyon eleven: Riou – Kumbedi, Diomandé, Caleta-Car, Tagliafico – Caqueret, Maintland-Niles, Tolisso – Cherki, A. Sarr, Barcola.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault

Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.