For the FC Nantes, it is imperative victory this afternoon at La Beaujoire during this 20th day of Ligue 1. The Canaries, who have not won in the league since November 8 (2-0 in Lorient), will however have a lot to face a team from RC Lens which has had a good first part of the season.
The Sang et Or, ninth, nevertheless remain on two setbacks. An opportunity to be seized for the men of Raymond Domenech, who are only two points ahead of the first relegation (Nîmes). Follow Nantes – Lens live.
Nantes – Lens (3pm), probable lines
FC NANTES: 1. Lafont – 24. Corchia, 3. Girotto, 4. Pallois (cap), 2. Fabio – 11. Coco, 8. Abeid, 19. Touré, 26. Louza – 23. Kolo Muani, 7. Coulibaly. Substitutes : 30. Petric, 12. Appiah, 21. Castelletto, 32. Bamba, 15. Basila, 29. Mendy, 5. Chirivella, 10. Blas, 28. Emond.
Coach : Raymond Domenech.
Absent : Simon (sprained ankle), Roli Pereira, Limbombe, Augustin (recovery), Ndilu, Walongwa (choice), Traoré (suspended).
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RC LENS : 16. Leca – 24. Gradit, 15. Fortes, 21. Haïdara – 11. Clauss, 18. Cahuzac (cap), 8. Fofana, 3. Sylla – 10. Kakuta – 7. Sotoca, 9. Ganago. Substitutes : 30. Farinez, 14. Medina, 13. Michelin, 33. Boura, 28. Doucouré, 22. Mauricio, 34. Pereira, 29. Kalimuendo, 23. Banza.
Coach : Franck Haise.
Absent : Badé (ankle), Jean (muscle pain), Traoré (recovery), Radovanic, Diallo (choice).
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