Stade Rennais faces FC Nantes for the 7th day of Ligue 1, this Sunday (8:45 p.m.). Here is the expected lineup for the Canaries.
After a very delicate start to the season, FC Nantes managed to get its head above water to move away from the red zone. With a total of 8 points, the Canaries are settled in the soft underbelly alongside their opponent of the day, Stade Rennais. This Breton derby therefore promises to be exciting and competitive. And if the people of Nantes do not necessarily approach it with the status of favorite, Pierre Aristouy should not hesitate to make strong choices to thwart Rennes’ plans.
According to the latest reports from L’Équipe, the Nantes coach would be ready to start Alban Lafont, back after a two-month absence due to a rib fracture and a pneumothorax. “ Alban? It’s better than a week ago, that’s for sure. There is no more apprehension, nor the slightest pain. It’s not an easy choice, that’s for sure. Some will tell me that I’m complaining because I have two good goalkeepers. But precisely, it’s complicated, because I have two good goalkeepers that the choice is not easy,” explained Aristouy at a press conference.
In addition to Lafont, Nantes should rely on several influential executives in recent weeks, like attackers Mohamed and Moses Simon. Castelletto is also expected in central defense. Centonze and Ganago are out of this derby.
The expected composition of Nantes : Lafont – Pierre-Gabriel, Castelletto, Cömert, Merlin – Chirivella, Augusto – Bamba, Mollet, Simon – Mohamed.
