Nantes predicted XI v Rennes: Louis Leroux to return to the line-up

Luís Castro is expected to make two changes to the side that lost 1-0 to OGC Nice last time out, as FC Nantes face local rivals Stade Rennais in the Breton derby on Saturday.

The two changes are expected to affect Nantes’ midfield. Louis Leroux was named on the bench at the Allianz Riviera last weekend, however, he is expected to return to the line-up today, as is Francis Coquelin, who is expected to captain Les Canaris at the Beaujoire.

It means that Hong Hyun-seok and Junior Mwanga are likely to drop to the bench for the encounter. Castro is not expected to introduce any more changes, meaning that the defence and the attack will remain unchanged. Mostafa Mohamed, Matthis Abline, and Yassine Benhattab will continue in Les Canaris’ attack.

Nantes likely line-up v Rennes

Anthony Lopes; Nicolas Cozza, Tylel Tati, Chidozie Awaziem, Kelvin Amian; Johann Lepenant, Francis Coquelin, Louis Leroux; Matthis Abline, Mostafa Mohamed, Yassine Benhattab. (L’Éq)

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