"Already out of the Champions League at the first hurdle having been outplayed by Benfica in the qualifiers at the start of August, Nice have lost three of their first six games in Ligue 1 as well as losing their Europa League opener against Roma last Wednesday. We can't say that we're swimming in joy and confidence, said the club's manager, Franck Haise, before their 1-1 draw against newly promoted Paris FC on Sunday."
"Injuries have contributed to their sub-standard start. Although, when you are reliant on 41-year-old Dante and the eternally injured Tanguy Ndombele to make up the numbers, the problem is also in squad building. This is where Nice's main issue currently lies. Sporting director Florian Maurice described the summer transfer window as unpleasant. From an accountancy perspective, the picture is rosy; they made 108m from player sales, the third-highest figure in Ligue 1."
Nice achieved their highest league finish since 2017 when Ineos were forced to step back under UEFA rules, and performance declined after Ineos resumed operational control. The club exited Champions League qualifying after loss to Benfica, lost three of their first six Ligue 1 matches, and lost their Europa League opener to Roma. Manager Franck Haise described low morale. Injuries have hindered the start, and reliance on aging Dante and frequently injured Tanguy Ndombele exposes squad-building weaknesses. Sporting director Florian Maurice called the summer window unpleasant; despite €108m from player sales, reinvestment was limited and new signings have underperformed.
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