FC Nantes welcomes Stade de Reims this Sunday for the 11th day of Ligue 1 (3 p.m.). Here is the expected lineup for the Canaries.
Make no mistake: it is in an outsider’s costume that FC Nantes will face Stade de Reims this Sunday, for the 11th day of Ligue 1 (kick-off at 3 p.m. ). The Canaries, who had recovered well after a failed start to the season, suffered a sharp and final setback in Lens a week ago (0-4). A victory which forces them to react against one of the teams in form in this championship. Because if Nantes can catch up with Reims in the event of a victory, a success for the Champagne club would allow it to move ahead in the rankings.
In this context, Pierre Aristouy’s choices will inevitably be watched. If the usual executives are expected at kick-off – like Lafont, Castelleto, Moutoussamy, Merlin, Mollet or even Simon, emerging competition is fueling the debates at Jonelière: who is the current number 1 in the position of center forward ?
Unexpected competition at center forward
The first weeks left no room for doubt since Mostafa Mohamed had scored a series of decisive goals. But the rise in power of young Matthis Abline during the Egyptian’s suspension reshuffled the cards. “ Before the match in Lens, I met Matthis and Mostafa. I explained to Mostafa in front of Matthis that there had been two matches, two victories during his suspension. Mostafa had an absolutely fantastic reaction, congratulating Matthis“, explained Pierre Aristouy. It remains to be seen what the Nantes coach’s choice will be for this important meeting.
The expected line-up for Nantes : Lafont – Duverne, Castelletto, Cömert – Coco, Chirivella, Moutoussamy, Merlin – Mollet, Mohamed, Simon
