Despite their draw in Italy in the first leg, FC Nantes was finally eliminated from the Europa League by Juventus following the defeat conceded at home this week in the second leg. For the reception of Rennes in Ligue 1 this Sunday, Antoine Kombouaré will have to do without 4 of his players, including 3 young elements.
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FC Nantes would have liked to achieve the impossible against Juventus of Turin in the Europa League to reach the round of 16, but will ultimately have to give up on European matches. After winning the draw (1-1) at the Bianconeri, the Canaries had achieved a first feat last week. During the reception of Juve for the second leg of the round of 16 this Thursday, February 23, the men ofAntoine Kombouare hoped to clinch qualification in front of a fiery Beaujoire, but finally saw themselves eliminated after losing the match 3 goals to 0.
Indeed, the difference in level between the 2 teams which had already been felt on the first leg was confirmed on the return, with an Angel Di Maria XXL against his former Ligue 1 opponents. The Argentinian world champion will have been the author of a triple, shattering all Nantes hopes. It must be recognized that the controversial red card of Nicola Pallois in the 18th minute, which brings the penalty on the second goal, will not have helped the Canaries to hope for better. Today, Nantes residents receive the Rennais Stadium pour an expected derby. For this meeting that it will be important to win for Nantes, Antoine Kombouaré will have to do without 3 of his young players from training.
Young centrals absent for Rennes
Injured last Thursday in the action that led to his expulsion, Nicolas Pallois will be absent for the reception of the Rouge et Noir this Sunday at 3 p.m.. Bad news for Antoine Kombouaré who had just recovered his defender following his knee injury, especially since he will not be able to rely on young people from training to fill this gap. Indeed, Robin Voisine (20 years old), Michel Diaz (19 years old) and Nathan Zeze (17 years old) are all 3 absent from the group summoned for the match against the Bretons! The 3 central defenders were called up with the reserve of Stéphane Ziani for yesterday’s game against Yzeureas part of the 19th day of National 2.
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Antoine Kombouaré will therefore only have 3 of his central defenders at his disposal, with Jean-Charles Castelletto, Andrei Girotto and Joao Victor. Currently 13th in the standings with 28 points in Ligue 1, the Yellow and Green will have to get a good result today against Rennes. The Canaries can count on Beaujoire to push behind them and hope to catch up with last Thursday’s performance. During the first leg against Rennes in the league, the Yellow House sank at Roazhon Park, beaten 3-0 through the formation of Bruno Génésio. This will therefore be an opportunity for the people of Nantes to take their revengebut also to prepare the Coupe de France quarter-final which they will play this Wednesday, March 1 against RC Lens. If FC Nantes was until this beginning of the week the only French club to still be in the race in 3 competitions, the Yellow House will now only have the championship and the Coupe de France to play, as was the case. last year, where things had worked out well for Waldemar Kita’s club. To be continued…
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