FC Nantes are facing a major setback ahead of their crucial Ligue 1 clash against RC Lens, with star forward Moses Simon’s availability hanging in the balance.
The Nigerian international suffered an injury in training, sparking concerns over his fitness just days before the must-win fixture, Footballrover reports.
FC Nantes injury news: Will Moses Simon miss the RC Lens showdown?
Moses Simon, one of Nantes’ standout performers this season, was forced to cut short his training session on Tuesday due to severe heel pain.
The injury remains under assessment, but early indications suggest he could be sidelined, dealing a massive blow to the Canaries’ attacking options.
Nantes supporters’ account, Fan FC Nantes, first broke the news, confirming that the club’s medical team is closely monitoring Simon’s condition.
His absence would further weaken a squad already struggling with multiple injuries and suspensions.
FC Nantes struggling amid injury crisis
The timing of the Super Eagles star’s injury couldn’t be worse for Nantes, who are desperate to recover from back-to-back defeats, including a humiliating 7-1 loss to AS Monaco.
With three other key players also unavailable, head coach Antoine Kombouaré faces an uphill battle in selecting a competitive lineup.
Defender Jean-Charles Castelletto is out with a calf injury, while Nicolas Cozza is suspended after receiving a red card.
Additionally, midfield anchor Pedro Chirivella is unavailable due to yellow card accumulation, further complicating Nantes’ preparations.
With RC Lens proving to be a formidable opponent this season, Nantes will need to dig deep to avoid another disappointing result.
The team will be hoping for a swift recovery for Moses Simon, whose attacking presence has been one of their few bright spots.
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