FC Nantes is anxiously awaiting news on the fitness of their star forward, Moses Simon, ahead of their vital Ligue 1 match against RC Lens this Sunday. Simon, who has been a key player for the Canaries this season, sustained an injury during a training session, putting his participation in the upcoming fixture in doubt.
The Super Eagles winger was forced to cut his training session short on Tuesday due to pain in his heel. While the injury has not been fully diagnosed, it raises concerns about his availability for the important clash. With Nantes struggling in recent matches, losing several games, they cannot afford to be without one of their most influential players.
Fan FC Nantes, the club’s supporters account, was the first to report the news, confirming that the medical team is monitoring the situation closely. Given Simon’s importance to the squad, his absence would undoubtedly be a significant blow to their attacking options.
This injury comes at a particularly tough time for the team. Nantes are in the midst of a rough patch, having suffered consecutive losses, including a heavy 7-1 defeat to AS Monaco. The team desperately needs a positive result to remain in contention for a mid-table finish in Ligue 1, and Simon’s absence could make that even harder.
Nantes’ head coach, Antoine Kombouaré, is already dealing with a depleted squad ahead of the match. Three other key players are unavailable: Jean-Charles Castelletto is sidelined due to a calf injury, Nicolas Cozza is serving a suspension following a red card, and Pedro Chirivella is missing after accumulating too many yellow cards.
With Simon's fitness now uncertain, Nantes will have to find a way to compensate for his potential absence against a strong RC Lens side, who have been tough opponents this season. The match at the Stade de la Beaujoire is crucial, and Nantes will hope that their talisman can recover in time to play.
If Simon is unable to feature, the responsibility will fall on his teammates to step up and deliver in attack. With the team facing multiple challenges, this match holds significant importance for their morale and standing in the league.
ADD A COMMENT :