Evan Guessand continues to impress for OGC Nice, with the Ivorian forward netting his 11th Ligue 1 goal of the season in a 1-1 draw against AJ Auxerre on Friday night.
A strong comeback
Having missed four matches, Guessand has swiftly regained his form. After marking his return with a goal in Nice’s 3-1 victory over AS Saint-Étienne, he was unable to score in the 2-0 defeat to Olympique Lyonnais.
However, on Friday, he was back on the scoresheet, further cementing his impact this season.
His latest goal brings his tally to 11 goals and seven assists in 2,231 minutes of play, a testament to his growing influence at the club.
Best season yet
Guessand’s performances this campaign have been his most prolific since turning professional.
His ability to find the net consistently, coupled with his playmaking contributions, has established him as one of Nice’s most important attacking assets.
Despite his efforts against Auxerre, Nice were unable to hold onto their lead, conceding a late equalizer to Florian Ayé.
Nice’s Champions League hopes
Reduced to ten men in the closing stages, Nice saw their advantage slip away, resulting in a frustrating draw.
Nonetheless, they remain in third place in the Ligue 1 standings, just behind Marseille.
As the race for Champions League qualification intensifies, Guessand’s role will be crucial in ensuring Nice secures a top-three finish.
With several matches still to play, the Ivorian forward has the opportunity to further enhance his goal tally and lead Nice to European football next season.
