A long list of absentees in defense.
As a reminder, against Montpellier, Nicolas Pallois and Quentin Merlin were missing. This weekend, Antoine Kombouaré rested the two players mentioned, in addition to Charles Traore, injured against Montpellier. The yellow card issued to Castelletto in the round of 16 of the Coupe de France amputates FC Nantes from a new defensive element for the reception of Marseille. Indeed, it is the third in only seven meetings.
Joao Victor approaching?
According to the Portuguese television channel Sic Noticias (since 1999) and his journalist Pedro Sepulveda (85K certified Twitter followers), central defender Joao Victor is close to signing with the Cité des Ducs club. Information taken up by many serious Portuguese and Brazilian media, Trivela (Twitter Certified 32K)sports cabin (Twitter 78K) et Portuguesesoccer.com (Twitter Certified 18K).
Benfica Lisbon, currently 1st in Liga Portugal, would have received a loan offer from FC Nantes on Monday. The journalist indicates that Rui Costa, president of Benfica Lisbon since October 2021, should make a decision in the next few hours. If there is an agreement, Joao Victor should arrive in Nantes very quickly. Hit West journalist Simon Reungoat specifies that it could be a loan without an option to buy until June.
The 24-year-old, who has spent most of his career in Brazil, hasn’t featured in any Liga Portugal or Champions League fixtures this season. He has only three small appearances in side competitions, Allianz Cup and Taça de Portugal (source transfer market).
❗️ Exclusive. João Victor very close to being loaned to @FCNantes . @SLBenfica today received a loan proposal from the French team. Rui Costa will make a decision in the next few hours and if there is an agreement, the center will travel to Nantes in the next few hours. ✍🏼⏳ pic.twitter.com/4cp3CTSGIz
— Pedro Sepúlveda (@pedromsepulveda) January 23, 2023
