In distress, FC Nantes. 19th in Ligue 1, moves this Sunday evening (9 p.m.) on the lawn of Paris Saint-Germain. Faced with the three-time defending champion, the task promises to be extremely difficult and it would take a miracle for the Canaries to return with points from the Parc des Princes.
The game
The last ten days of Ligue 1 have started and the championship is entering its home stretch. The situation becomes more urgent than ever for the Canaries of Antoine Kombouaré, 19th, three points behind the first non-relegation, Lorient. So, against PSG, the second heart club of Kombouaré, the task promises to be immense. Despite several major packages on the Parisian side such as those of Neymar, Florenzi or Kean, the capital club is the big favorite in this confrontation.
The form
Nantes side: After having experienced his first success in Angers (1-3), FC Nantes of Antoine Kombouaré is trampling. The Canaries remain on two draws, against Marseille (1-1) and Nîmes (1-1), as well as a frustrating defeat at the very end of the match against Reims (1-2). The maintenance promises to be more and more difficult, especially as the Canaries remain on a single victory in their last twenty matches, in all competitions.
Parisian side: In the heat of the race for the title, the Parisians are in good shape and remain on three consecutive victories in Ligue 1, without conceding any goals. If they have experienced a few air holes this season, Mauricio Pochettino’s men are nevertheless extremely formidable and fully motivated to win the title of champions of France.
Last confrontations
Last season, the Canaries of Christian Gourcuff lost 2-0 at the Parc des Princes on December 4, 2019. Neymar and Kylian Mbappé with a superb heel had punished the Nantes, who had yet not unworthy and who were were provided on several occasions. Nantes’ last victory against PSG dates back to April 17, 2019. Valentin Rongier’s teammates won 3-2 thanks to achievements from Diego Carlos, Majeed Waris and a goal against his camp from Dani Alves. But the Canaries have not won at the Park since December 2, 2002 and a 1-0 victory signed Sylvain Armand (30th), almost twenty years.
The groups
Nantes side: Antoine Kombouaré will have to deal with a deserted right lane. Sébastien Corchia, Fabio and Dennis Appiah are all rights absent. It is possible that the young Abdoulaye Sylla will experience his first start in Ligue 1. For his part, Kalifa Coulibaly is back in the group.
The group : Lafont, Petric – Castelletto, Girotto, Pallois, Sylla, Traoré – Bamba, Blas, Chirivella, Coco, Louza, Mendy, Merlin, Touré – Coulibaly, Emond, Kolo Muani, Limbombe, Simon.
The probable composition:
Parisian side: Many absences are to be noted in the title holder. Neymar, Ander Herrera, Moïse Kean or Florenzi are absent. Marco Verratti should start on the bench to breathe a bit.
The group : Letellier, Navas, Rico – Bakker, Dagba, Diallo, Kehrer, Kimpembe, Kurzawa, Marquinhos, Pembélé – Danilo Pereira, Di Maria, Draxler, Gueye, Paredes, Michut, Rafinha, Sarabia, Simons, Verratti – Mbappé, Icardi.
The probable composition: Navas – Dagba, Marquinhos, Kimpembe, Diallo – Danilo Pereira, Paredes – Di Maria, Rafinha, Mbappé – Icardi.
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