It’s a Breton derby between two stables plunged into troubled waters which will liven up this late afternoon at La Beaujoire. Nantes and Rennes
disappoint this week, for very diverse reasons. But the two neighbors had a burst of pride which allowed them to approach this derby with a little more puffing out their chests. A week ago, Rennes signed their first success of the Sampaoli era in style, crushing Saint-Etienne 5-0.
Meanwhile, the Canaries secured a promising draw on the Parc des Princes pitch against Paris Saint-Germain (1-1). Two rooms, two atmospheres. And inspired men. Ludovic Blas for Stade Rennais, for example – a former Nantes player. Or Matthis Abline for FC Nantes – a pure product of Stade Rennais. So many little matches within the match which give this derby a special charm.
The expected compositions
Nantes : Samba – Khusanov, Danso, Medina – Frankowski, Thomasson, Diouf, Chavez – Fulgini, Sotoca – Nzola.
Rennes : Lecomte – Tchato, Maksimovic, Sagnan, Sylla – Ferri, Chotard – Tamari, Savanier, Nordin – Khazri.
Where to watch the match?
This match between FC Nantes and Stade Rennais counting for the 14th day of Ligue 1 will be broadcast this Saturday on DAZN, from 5 p.m.
