The season ofOGC Nice is taking a particularly worrying turn. While it has remained on a slippery slope in Ligue 1 for a month and a half, the Riviera club sank again on the European scene this Thursday. Faced with a leader as experienced at this level as FC Porto, Nice had no illusions, but the manner was striking, once again.
The Aiglons never existed in this match against the Lusitanian team, conceding a clear setback at the end of a one-sided match (0-3). This result should shorten the suffering of Nice in the European Cup since the European club must draw a line under the prospect of a play-off. And then there is this shameful statistic, like a burden: Nice remains in 17 consecutive matches without the slightest success in the European Cup.
Haise offered his resignation
In this explosive context, can Franck Haise continue his mission? Arriving on the Côte d’Azur a year and a half ago, the former coach of Racing Club de Lens seems to be short of solutions. This Thursday evening, at a press conference, the technician even admitted to having submitted his resignation after the rout in Ligue 1 against OM (1-4). “It’s a fascinating job, I question myself, yes. I proposed to my leaders to be the shock after Marseille, but it was not the time, otherwise I would not be in front of you. No resignation no, but I assume my responsibilities. Taking a goal in this way in the moment we are going through is not the best way to start. We’re putting a bullet in our foot. But don’t be discouraged…”. The trip to Lorient on Sunday (5:15 p.m.) will be very expensive…
