OGC Nice's Lineup for Saturday's Match Against PSG OGC Nice will face Paris Saint-Germain in a crucial Ligue 1 clash this Saturday, with manager Claude Puel opting for a familiar defensive setup and introducing key players to challenge the reigning Champions League winners. The match, set for a 21:05 kickoff at the Allianz Riviera, will test the Aiglons, who have struggled at home this season. Despite a recent 2-0 victory over Angers, Nice has not secured a home win in five months, making this encounter a pivotal moment in their campaign. PSG, meanwhile, remains a formidable opponent despite missing several key players. Barcola is sidelined due to a knee injury, Joao Neves is rested, and Hakimi faces a suspension. However, the French giants still boast enough talent to trouble Nice, particularly with their attacking options. For Nice, the focus will be on their forward line, where Elye Wahi, the hero of their previous win against Angers, is expected to play a central role. Wahi will partner Diop in attack, forming a dangerous duo against a PSG defense that has been inconsistent in recent weeks. Puel has also made a notable change in the midfield, starting Youssouf Ndayishimiye in place of Charles Vanhoutte. The Burundian, recovering from a serious knee injury, has not appeared in a match since April 25 and will be tested against a PSG side that has already faced him in a high-stakes encounter. Ndayishimiye’s inclusion adds an extra layer of intrigue, as his return to action could provide the spark needed to disrupt PSG’s rhythm. Defensively, Puel has maintained his three-man system, anchoring the line with Dante and relying on the experience of Bah and Oppong to neutralize PSG’s attacking threats.#paris_saint_germain #ogc_nice #claude_puel #elye_wahi #youssouf_ndayishimiye
