Nantes Prepares for Brest Clash with Altered Squad

FC Nantes is gearing up to face Stade Brestois on Friday evening, but they’ll be doing so without several key players. Despite recent transfer drama, goalkeeper Alban Lafont is not expected to feature in the match. He remains on the outskirts of the team, along with Fabien Centonze, who is also being encouraged to find a new club.

The team will be missing Nicolas Pallois due to suspension, while injuries have sidelined Nathan Zézé and Tino Kadewere. New signing Francis Coquelin, who joined Nantes as a free agent just before the transfer window closed, is still building his fitness and won’t be available for selection against Brest.

Anticipated Nantes Starting Lineup

Manager Antoine Kombouaré is likely to field the following eleven:

Anthony Lopes in goal; a defensive line of Nicolas Cozza, Jean-Charles Castelletto, Saïdou Sow, and Marcus Coco; a midfield trio of Johann Lepenant, Pedro Chirivella, and Douglas Augusto; with an attacking force of Moses Simon, Mostafa Mohamed, and Matthis Abline.

This match will be a test of Nantes’ depth and adaptability as they navigate through these personnel challenges in their Ligue 1 campaign.