Nice – Stade Rennes: the notes of the SRFC

Mandanda: 4

A quiet first half, and two goals conceded on the only 4 shots on target from Nice. Not decisive today, but not helped by his defense.

Traore: 3.5

A very good first half, especially in the offensive game. A big intervention (46^e) in front of Laborde, before a big mistake, still beaten behind his back on the first Nice goal. A more complicated end to the match on the left side.

Omari: 5

A good game from central, back after an absence last week. Interventions (1^e33^e37^e), precious, a header off target (17^e). Not free from reproach either on the first goal, where no one intervenes.

Theatre: 2

A nightmare match for the defender, released by his coach for a falling out on Sunday, and guilty of the goal of the Nice break, on a failed rebate for Mandanda. Out of his game at this time.

Belocian: 4.5

A good first period for the one who replaced the injured Meling at the left side position. A mess of interventions (8^e12^e28^e46^e), a serenity, until collapsing like his team after the first Nice goal. Coverage errors (39^e60^e).

Replaced by Assignon (78^e) after cramps, logically lacking rhythm.

Ugochukwu: 4.5

A good presence as a sentry, rarely put in difficulty in his recovery, serene in the duel. Some mistakes, however, past the hour of play.

Replaced by Salah (78^e) for all for all.

Bourgeaud: 6

A lot of stalls in the first period, a complicated first half hour in the middle but presence, again. Involved in all the shots, he was slow to find the frame to finally score the goal of the revolt (78^e), his first since January 2. Unfortunately for Rennes, that was not enough.

Major: 4.5

Invisible for the first 30 minutes, he gradually gained momentum. A framed head (41^e) pushed back by Schmeichel who could have changed the game, then more and more efficient transmissions. One last unfortunate free kick.

Texture: 6

The most active and influential of the team today, once again. We thought for a long time that the opening would come from him, in vain. A shot on target (15^e), and overflows always decisive, unrewarded.

Gouiri: 3.5

Activity on his left side offensively, but a lack of defensive presence. Too far from Bouanani on the first goal to prevent the cross. Imprecision for the rest. An unframed head (4^e), a repelled strike (30^e), and especially too short to put his head (89^e) at the end of the match.

Kalimuendo: 2

Twenty minutes before touching his first ball in the first period, 8 in total before the break. A truly invisible job, and half a chance on a serve from Bourigeaud (65^e).

Replace with Toko Ekambi (70^e), without any influence.