OGC Nice may bench Axel Witsel against Angers this afternoon

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Last updated Nov 8, 2026

OGC Nice may bench Axel Witsel against Angers this afternoon

Summary

OGC Nice is set to face SCO Angers today, and manager Olivier Pantaloni might bench Axel Witsel, who has recently been a key midfield player and captain. In his place, a midfield duo of Hicham Boudaoui and Djibril Coulibaly is expected. Youssouf Ndayishimiye may wear the captain's armband, starting in defense. Long-term injuries continue to sideline Moise Bombito, Antoine Mendy, and Laurent Abergel, while Ali Abdi remains unavailable. Elye Wahi is anticipated to lead the attack, with Sofiane Diop potentially starting on the right wing.

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Status Watch

•Axel Witsel may drop to the bench today.
•Hicham Boudaoui and Djibril Coulibaly likely to start in midfield.
•Youssouf Ndayishimiye expected to captain the team.
•Long-term injuries affect Moise Bombito, Antoine Mendy, and Laurent Abergel.
•Elye Wahi to lead the attack against Angers.

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8:38 AMYahoo Sports — OGC Nice predicted XI v Angers: Axel Witsel to drop to the bench?

What they're saying

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Axel Witsel quickly carved out a place in OGC Nice’s midfield since joining over the summer and he has even inherited the captain’s armband, however, he may drop to the bench for the visit to SCO ...
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