Spared and absent from the trip to Alsace, Moses Simon was missed by FC Nantes against Strasbourg. And not just to strengthen an attack in search of realism. Author of two goals and three assists, the Nigerian constitutes a danger which weighs on defenses, mobilizes his opponents and frees up space. Against OM, this Sunday at La Beaujoire (8:45 p.m.), his return to the starting lineup is good news for the Canaries attack.
On the other hand, Antoine Kombouaré will once again have to review his midfielder. Hit in the calf, Johann Lepenant did not train all week and is not in the group. Just like Florent Mollet, his natural replacement, absent at the last minute. Jean-Philippe Gbamin and Tino Kadewere are competing for the vacant place in the heart of the game.
FC NANTES (4-2-3-1): Lafont – Coco, Castelletto, Zézé, Cozza – Gbamin, Chirivella (cap), Douglas Augusto – Abline, Simon – Mohamed. Substitutes: Carlgren, Amian, Pallois, Duverne, Gbamin, Thomas, Leroux, Guirassy, Ganago. Coach : A. Kombouaré.
O. Marseille (4-3-3) : Rulli – Murillo, Balerdi (cap.), Brassier, Lirola – Rabiot, Hojbjerg, Koné – Greenwood, Maupay, Luis Henrique. Substitutes (to choose from): De Lange (g), Van Neck (g), Merlin, Meïté, Cornelius, Kondogbia, Rongier, Rowe, Abdallah, Wahi. Coach : Roberto DeZerbi
