FC Nantes is preparing for its trip to Lens this Saturday. On the eve of the match, the coach Antoine Kombouaré revealed the list of players selected for this crucial match of the 11th day of Ligue 1. The group includes 21 players, determined to face the Sang-et-Or.
There have been notable changes to the team's lineup following their recent defeat against Marseille. Mathieu Acapandié, young defender, returns to fill the absence of Nathan Zézé, suspended. Florent Mollet, absent during the OM reception, also joined the team after an injury.
Hugo Barbet was called up to act as third goalkeeper. However, a disappointment for Nantes supporters is the absence of Tino Kadewere. The Zimbabwean striker, probably injured at the end of the week, will be rested and will not take part in the trip.
Despite the return of certain players, the Nantes squad is not complete. In addition to Kadewere, Nathan Zézé is suspended, which further reduces Kombouaré's options. Other key players like Johann Lepenant, Fabien Centonze and Adel Mahamoud are still unavailable due to injuries.
The preparation of FC Nantes for this meeting therefore promises to be complicated. The team will have to deal with major absences while looking to achieve a positive result against Lens. This situation highlights the challenges that Antoine Kombouaré must face in managing his group this season.
