FC Nantes is preparing to face Clermont with a reduced squad, as announced by coach Grégory Poirier during last night's press conference. Three key players will be absent, while another returns after injury, creating a mixed record for the Canaries.
Poirier confirmed that Alexis Mirbach and Tylel Tati will not be available for the match. Both attackers remain unavailable on the eve of the match, which reduces the team's offensive options. In addition to these two absences, Dehmaine Tabibou, who was already in the infirmary, will not be able to play because he suffers from an illness. According to the coach's statements, these three unavailability represent a hard blow for the group, which will have to reorganize its tactical choices to remain competitive.
In a positive light, Grégory Poirier announced the return of Thomas Robinet. The midfielder has recovered from a hamstring injury and will be available again for the match against Clermont. The coach stressed that Robinet had progressed well and that his return could bring stability to the Nantes midfield. The precise date of his return remains to be confirmed, but his inclusion in the squad is good news for the Canaries.
FC Nantes must therefore deal with three major absences while integrating a key returning player. Poirier's results are therefore mixed: on the one hand, the loss of Mirbach, Tati and Tabibou limits the offensive options and on the other, the return of Robinet offers an improvement in midfield. The coach will have to find solutions to compensate for these unavailability, in particular by adjusting training and mobilizing replacements.
As kick-off approaches, the Canaries will have to count on the available players and the presence of Robinet to try to make the difference against Clermont. The match promises to be a test of resilience for Nantes, which will have to show its ability to adapt to the constraints of the week.