Nantes predicted XI v Rennes: Pedro Chirivella and Nathan Zézé return | OneFootball

Nantes FC welcome back three key players for Friday night’s Breton derby against Stade Rennais. Nanthan Zézé, Jean-Charles Castelletto, and Pedro Chirivella will all return to Antoine Kombouaré’s matchday squad.

The trio could all play a part against Rennes. Zézé has been out for three months and is not expected to start, however, Castelletto, who is returning from suspension, is expected to retake his position in the heart of Nantes’ defence. Chirivella is back following a hip issue but also may not start.

Francis Coquelin is once again absent for Les Canaris. He continues to struggle with an injury to his left thigh. Moses Simon and Matthis Abline will likely once again lead the line, as they have for much of the season.

Nantes likely line-up v Rennes

Anthony Lopes; Nicolas Cozza, Nicolas Pallois, Jean-Charles Castelletto, Saïdou Sow, Kelvin Amian; Louis Leroux, Douglas Augusto, Johann Lepenant; Moses Simon, Matthis Abline. (L’Éq)

GFFN | Luke Entwistle