Nantes Confronts Monaco Challenge with Reduced Roster

FC Nantes is set to face AS Monaco at Stade Louis II on Saturday evening, but they’ll do so with a significantly weakened squad. Several key players are unavailable for various reasons, presenting a challenge for the team.

Recent signing Francis Coquelin is still building up his match fitness and won’t be participating. Additionally, Nathan Zézé is out with a long-term injury, and Tino Kadwere is also sidelined. Manager Antoine Kombouaré has made the decision to exclude Alban Lafont and Fabien Centonze from the squad, despite the club’s unsuccessful attempts to transfer them in January. It’s expected that these two players won’t feature for Les Canaris in the remainder of the season.

Former Olympique Lyonnais goalkeeper Anthony Lopes is expected to retain his position between the posts for the match against Monaco.

Nantes Predicted Lineup vs Monaco:

Anthony Lopes; Nicolas Cozza, Nicolas Pallois, Jean-Charles Castelletto, Marcus Coco; Douglas Augusto, Pedro Chirivella, Johann Lepenant; Moses Simon, Mostafa Mohamed, Matthis Abline.

This lineup reflects the team’s current available resources and tactical approach as they prepare to face a formidable Monaco side. The match promises to be a test of Nantes’ depth and adaptability in the face of these squad limitations.