Vahid Halilhodzic received a rain of good news ahead of FC Nantes’ difficult trip to Metz (Sunday, 5:15 pm).
An encouraging return for FC Nantes. Just a few days before the trip to Metz, Vahid Halilhodzic sees his group getting stronger. Fabien Centonze and Francis Coquelin, absent in the last match against Strasbourg (2-3), have resumed individual training.
Centonze and Coquelin on the way back
The former Metz player, recovering from a knee injury, and the former Arsenal midfielder, back from a hamstring injury, are progressing well. Both players could join the group for team sessions this week and be ready for the trip to Metz on Sunday at 5:15 pm.
FC Metz on a black streak
Another good news: FC Nantes will face a struggling Metz team in desperate need of a turnaround. FC Metz is currently on a streak of 15 consecutive matches without a win in the league, with their last victory on November 9 against OGC Nice (2-1). Despite this streak, the team has shown some positive signs with a draw against Rennes (0-0) and a heartbreaking defeat against Toulouse (3-4) in the 90+9th minute. During the international break, Metz also played a friendly match against RFC Seraing, losing 1-2.
FC Nantes ready to take advantage
With the gradual return of Centonze and Coquelin and Metz’s struggles, FC Nantes seems better equipped for this challenging trip. Halilhodzic will rely on his key players to try to secure a crucial victory and revive the team’s momentum before the end of the season. A win is crucial to keep the hope alive.
FC Nantes end of season schedule:
04/05: FC Metz-FC Nantes (28th matchday of Ligue 1)
04/12: Auxerre-FC Nantes (29th matchday of Ligue 1)
04/19: FC Nantes-Brest (30th matchday of Ligue 1)
04/26: Stade Rennais-FC Nantes (31st matchday of Ligue 1)
05/03: FC Nantes-OM (32nd matchday of Ligue 1)
05/09: RC Lens-FC Nantes (33rd matchday of Ligue 1)
05/16: FC Nantes-Toulouse (34th matchday of Ligue 1)
