Claude Puel, the head coach of OGC Nice, has officially announced the starting eleven for the highly anticipated semi-final against Strasbourg in the Coupe de France. The match is set to kick off at 21:00 at the Stade de la Meinau.
Starting Eleven for the Meinau Showdown
Puel has made four strategic changes to the lineup following the recent 0-0 draw against Lille. Notably, Maxime Dupé steps in for Yehvann Diouf as the goalkeeper. Additionally, returning players Hicham Boudaoui and Morgan Sanson, who were previously suspended, will bolster the squad. Tom Louchet also makes his return to the starting lineup.
Team Lineup
The following players have been selected for the starting eleven:
- Maxime Dupé (Goalkeeper)
- Jonny Clauss
- Jean-Clair Todibo
- Mario Lemina
- Alexis Claude-Maurice
- Jean-Pierre Mendy
- Hicham Boudaoui
- Aston Abdul Samed
- Melvin Bard
- Tom Louchet
- Morgan Sanson (Captain)
- Ilies Wahi
Substitutes
The available substitutes for the match include:
- Yehvann Diouf
- Abdoulkader Abdi
- Jérémy Vanhoutte
- Tanguy Ndombele
- Mamadou Coulibaly
- Kevin Carlos
- Cheick Diop
- Ali Boudache
This match is expected to be a thrilling encounter as Nice aims to secure their place in the final. Fans are eagerly anticipating the performance of the revamped squad under Coach Puel’s leadership.
