A very nice surprise is looming for the reception of OL!

FC Nantes is preparing to face Olympique Lyonnais in a crucial match this Sunday at Beaujoire. After the disappointing draw against Saint-Etienne, the Canaries, currently Barragists, must imperatively take points to leave the red zone. However, coach Antoine Kombouaré will have to deal with a Group reduced by many absencesjeopardizing the chances of victory against a Lyon team looking for a European place.

A workforce decimated by injuries

At his pre-match press conference, Antoine Kombouaré drew up the list of unavailable players. In addition to long -term absences fromAdel Mahamoud and the recent injury of Nathan Zézéthe Kanak coach confirmed the unavailability of We are a mouse pour “3 weeks, 1 month” and Douglas Augustotouched at the hamstrings. In line Thomasuncertain due to a flu, is also forfeited. Moreover, Johann Lepenantloaned by OL, cannot face its original club under a contractual clause.

A new recruit in the group

Faced with this massacre, Antoine Kombouaré decided to integrate the last winter recruit into the group, Saïdou Sowarrived on a paid loan from RC Strasbourg. The 22 -year -old defender, recruited to compensate for Zézé's injury, could thus compete in his first minutes in the yellow and green jersey tomorrow. Young people from the training center as Bahereba Guirassy et Louis Leroux could also take advantage of these absences to start the meeting.

A major challenge

Despite these reinforcements, FC Nantes will have much to face a Lyonnaise team determined to hang a European place. Canaries will have to outdo themselves To hope to take precious points in the maintenance race. “This is a very important match for us”also insisted Kombouaré, aware of crucial issues of this meeting.