FC Nantes is preparing for its next Ligue2 match against Clermont, where it must try to break a series of two consecutive defeats. After a 1–3 defeat against Dunkirk and another 1–0 against ASSaint-Étienne, the Canaries are looking to regain their form on the Beaujoire pitch. Coach Grégory Poirier's staff is in the process of reorganizing the squad, with significant absences but also expected returns which could restore optimism to Nantes supporters.
Among the absences, AlexisMirbach and TylelTati remain injured in the knee and will not be available for the match. Defender ThomasRobinet, for his part, left the training session prematurely after being injured in the hamstring during the match against ASSE. The club estimates that he could remain unavailable for two to three weeks. These losses in attack and defense complicate the task of Poirier, who must put together a squad capable of resisting Clermont's attack.
Fortunately, two key players should return to the group. SékouDoucouré, who suffered a hamstring injury, had already resumed training the previous week, but his physical condition did not yet allow him to participate in a competition. The staff therefore chose to wait before reinstating him. Likewise, Dehmaine Tabibou, who had to forfeit against Saint-Étienne due to illness, is now back. Their presence should give Poirier more options, particularly in defense and midfield, and could help stabilize the team's backline.
The returns of Doucouré and Tabibou are seen as a real asset for the Canaries. By strengthening the defensive sector and adding depth in the midfield, they could help the club overcome the pressure and return to winning ways. Poirier stressed the importance of these arrivals for the team dynamic, even if the details of his speech are not published. The immediate objective remains to end the series of defeats and resume a positive trajectory in Ligue2.
As the match approaches, Nantes supporters are impatiently waiting to see if the returns of Doucouré and Tabibou will be enough to compensate for the absences. The club hopes that the reception of Clermont will be an opportunity to redress the situation and consolidate its position in the championship. The next clash will be decisive in determining whether Nantes can finally get out of their bad patch and pursue their promotion ambitions.