Arrived Nice from Lille this t, Christophe Galtier put on a 4-4-2 to revive the Aiglons. On paper, the Gym could line up a very attractive starting line-up next season.
Galtier starts a new Nice challenge
Ninth in the last Ligue 1 exercise, OGC Nice wanted to boost its project this t. For this, the azuren club has entrusted the keys of the team to a new coach, Christophe Galtier, frankly aurol of a title of champion of France with Lille.
To carry out his new project, the native of Marseille arrived on the Cte d’Azur with an idea in mind: to impose the 4-4-2 which allowed him to take the LOSC to the top of Ligue 1 last season. . And as much to say that an attractive team is taking shape on paper.
A solid central hinge, offensive side
In front of the keeper Walter Benitez, player confirmed his position in L1, the defense Nioise displays guarantees with a central hinge formed by Dante and Jean-Clair Todibo. In this position, Stanley Nsoki, Flavius Daniliuc and Robson Bambu leave with a status of understudy. But there is probably one too many. One of these three elements could imitate Andy Pelmard, who will leave and engage with FC Ble.
In the corridors, the workforce is full, except for an unforeseen departure. To the right, Youcef Atal can take pleasure in Galtier’s system if it is spared from injury. On the other hand, the equally offensive Hassane Kamara will take care of the left lane. Jordan Lotomba and Melvin Bard, who arrives from Lyon, will join the rotation.
Galtier has found his wingers
The main weakness noted by Galtier his arrival was on the wings. To begin with, the Gym therefore recruited the promising Calvin Stengs for around € 10 million. Author of 7 goals and 5 decisive assists with AZ Alkmaar during the last exercise, the native of Amstelveen likes to move on the right side and get on his left foot. This will free up the Atal space who likes to go up in his hallway as soon as he has the opportunity.
On the left side, the OGCN will offer itself Justin Kluivert. According to RMC, the Dutch winger, comfortable with both feet, is expected on the Cte d’Azur in the coming hours to engage in a loan with option to buy. The Batavian comes out of an average season on loan to RB Leipzig (3 goals and 1 decisive assist) and has barely confirmed in club since leaving Ajax Amsterdam in 2018. But he remains a talent closely followed in the Netherlands and can spark off if it regains confidence. If they are kept, the young Lucas Da Cunha (20 years old) and Dan Ndoye (20 years old) will have the opportunity to show themselves.
A defensive midfielder and an experienced striker in demand
In the midfield, Galtier can count on the experience of Morgan Schneiderlin. In a more offensive and creative role, the Gym has some interesting elements with Hicham Boudaoui and Alexis Claude-Maurice. The first may start with a little head start. A more hard-working defensive environment – in the same style as Benjamin Andr Lille – could land, especially since Khphren Thuram has only one year of contract and is not certain to stay.
Finally, the attack has enough to shake the defenses of L1 with Amine Goiri and Kasper Dolberg. The Dane comes out of a difficult season and is considering a start, but the Niois coach wants to convince him to stay to evolve in a system that may suit him. In any case, he proved during the Euro that he had lost none of his talent as a finisher (3 goals in 4 appearances). To supervise the young people in front, Nice wishes to recruit an experienced center-forward. A 20 year old can be a technical leader. A frame is something else, recently confided Galtier L’Equipe.
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