It's a trip to Alsatian soil, to a team which has the same number of points as FC Nantes which awaits Antoine Kombouaré's men. The technician recovers three players before this match at Meinau.
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Suspension served against Nice, Douglas Augusto returns to the Nantes group. | AFP
They had taken two matches and one final match respectively. Marcus Coco, sent off for a direct red card against Saint-Etienne (2-2, 6th day) and Douglas Augusto, suspended for having collected three yellow cards since the start of the season are again at the disposal of Antoine Kombouaré. Ditto for Jean-Kévin Duverne (ischio). “It was a little tight again last week,” explains the FC Nantes coach. The Brazilian, replaced by Florent Mollet against Nice, is also claiming a starting place in Strasbourg, this Sunday (5 p.m.). The technician also sees the FC Nantes infirmary emptying. Fabien Centonze (knee) is out but his return is expected within a reasonable time, says AK. “If all goes well, he will be able to participate in the first part of the sessions starting next week. He could then return to the group the following week or the one after that. It's pretty imminent. » Adel Mahamoud (knee) is also out while Herba Guirassy (ankle) has resumed group sessions. “He played half-time with the U19s, a full match with the reserves. He is back in the group. »
