Nice’s performance has angered the French media, but they are still hesitant to give Rangers credit for their 4-1 victory on Thursday.
On November 28, the Gers surprised the Ligue 1 team by thumping them, earning them yet another three points in the Europa League.
The Light Blues put up a number of outstanding performances, but Hamza Igamane’s brace at the Allianz Riviera stole the show.
Nevertheless, French media outlets attributed the outcome to Nice’s shortcomings rather than Philippe Clement’s team’s performance.
L’Equipe said that Rangers were “opportunistic” and that the home team was “weighed down by numerous absences but especially by defensive errors” as a result.
During the Nice tirade, the French media refuses to commend Rangers. Numerous other sources said that the Eaglets’ lacklustre performance was the only reason for the victory.
“Hit by a cascade of absentees, the Nice completely took on water this Thursday against a Rangers helped by the incredible errors of Nice,” stated RMC Sport in response to this.
Foot Mercato concurred, stating that “Nice displayed too much wait-and-see attitude.”
Notwithstanding the French team’s subpar defensive performance, the Light Blues still needed to capitalise, and they achieved just that. With everyone from Igamane to Jefte making a positive contribution, there was much to appreciate about Clement’s men’s performance.
With substitutes Ridvan Yilmaz and Cyriel Dessers wasting late, easy opportunities, it may be argued that the Gers should have scored more that evening.
Supporters had been hoping for this outcome, and the media’s response doesn’t lessen the positive sentiment surrounding it.
