Against Lyon, Adam Ounas, a Nice Aiglon looking for confirmation

• Adam Ounas has only scored one goal and delivered just one assist since the start of the season in all competitions.
• His trainer Patrick Vieira expects more from the Algerian international.
• The OGC Nice winger will have the opportunity to prove himself at the Allianz Riviera during the double confrontation against Olympique Lyonnais, this Thursday at 8:55 p.m. in the knockout stages of the Coupe de France, and Sunday at 3 p.m. in Ligue 1.

Arriving on the Côte d'Azur last summer, Adam Ounas was disappointing during the first leg of the championship. An observation that the winger, loaned by the club of Naples with option to buy, does not leak.

“My first part of the season was average, he admits. I have to do better to stay here because this project interests me. I have to show more determination on and off the pitch, and prove that you can count on me. "

For Patrick Vieira, "Adam must dare much more"

With only one goal and an assist (all competitions combined), the hatching of the 23-year-old Algerian international is awaited by his coach Patrick Vieira: "In this second half of the season, I would like Adam to dare much more , that he tries even more things. Physically, he is starting to be very well [Adam Ounas had meniscus surgery in late September, then injured his thigh in December]. We know his talent. I don't know if Adam is the key, but he can have a real influence on our performance. However, it will not solve the problems on its own. "

💥 | 16 'l Ounas addresses a marvel from the center of the left for Claude-Maurice. Alone in front of the goal, the attacker crosses his head too much. What an opportunity for the Gym! #OGCNSRFC 0️⃣-0️⃣ pic.twitter.com/FSjZWdNcQ7

Words that resonate with those that the Gym's tactician had made when the African champion arrived in August: “Adam is a player who can do everything. This is really the profile we were looking for: a player capable of making the players around him better. It can be finished, give the last pass. (…) Adam has a lot of talent and needs to express it, to play. There's everything you need here to show internationally how good a player he is. "

Finding the right combination with Kasper Dolberg

The success of the former Girondins de Bordeaux winger depends on a good understanding with Kasper Dolberg. Since the start of the season, the two recruits have struggled to combine, with the exception of this decisive pass from the Algerian for the Danish striker against Dijon on September 21. Questioned at a press conference before the meeting against Rennes, Adam Ounas justified himself: “Kasper is not boycotted. There are a lot of new players this season. It is sometimes difficult to understand his calls. Every day, in training, we try to find each other. In match, it is not as easy. "

Twirling against Stade Rennais last Saturday (1-1), the Aiglon will be keen to renew this personal thrill at home during the double confrontation against Olympique Lyonnais. This Thursday at 8:55 p.m., OGC Nice will face the Gones in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France. The opportunity for the Red and Black to erase the memory of the defeat against Monaco at this stage of the competition in 2013-2014.

Last rehearsals before the 8th finals of the Coupe de France, tomorrow at 8:55 pm, at the Allianz Riviera #OGCNOL 🏆 pic.twitter.com/AKrAzMZMi9

The Nice and Lyonnais will meet Sunday at 3 p.m. in the championship. A victory would allow the Azureans (12th in the four-point classification in 4th qualifying place) to continue their quest for Europe, pledge "of a successful season", according to Adam Ounas.

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