Mostafa Mohamed was left out of the squad during the recent match where FC Nantes achieved a significant victory against Paris FC, with Matthis Abline scoring his first goal of the season. As they prepare to face AS Monaco, it appears unlikely that the Egyptian forward will return to the starting lineup.
Nantes head coach Luís Castro is still managing a weakened midfield, with both Francis Coquelin and Johann Lepenant unavailable, which restricts his options. Despite this, Louis Leroux is expected to maintain his position at left-back instead of moving back into his preferred midfield role within the team.
Additionally, Yassine Benhattab will not feature in the first eleven, having been overtaken in the pecking order by Herba Guirassy. Youssef El-Arabi, who also contributed to Les Canaris’ recent win with a goal, will retain his position as the central striker.
The anticipated lineup for Nantes against Monaco includes Anthony Lopes in goal, with a defensive line of Louis Leroux, Tylel Tati, Chidozie Awaziem, and Kelvin Amian. The midfield trio is set to be Dehmaine Tabidou, Kwon Hyeok-kyu, and Junior Mwanga, while Abline, El-Arabi, and Guirassy complete the attacking front.
Nantes’ recent performance showcases their potential to compete effectively despite the injuries affecting their team, creating an air of optimism as they head into their upcoming challenge against AS Monaco.