The cold shower. After two exciting victories in Angers and then against Brest, FC Nantes fell from high on Sunday afternoon in Reims. Defeated 3-1, the Canaries foiled against a direct opponent for maintenance, yet deprived of several holders. The equalization of Moses Simon (61st), on a nice solo number, had nevertheless relieved the ultras of the Loire Brigade, back in the stand after two months of absence.
But Reims Ekitike, twice (72nd and 78th), well helped by the largesse of the Nantes defense, quickly dampened the hopes of the players of Antoine Kombouaré, unrecognizable compared to their performances in September.
” They were lucky “
“We are very disappointed but we must not lower our heads, reacts the canary attacking midfielder, Ludovic Blas, a little lost this Sunday in a new system of play. We wanted to confirm this great dynamic, but it was very difficult and Reims gave us problems. They were lucky, like the third goal. “
Nantes coach Antoine Kombouaré is more severe. “Reims was stronger, the march was much too high for us. We are not yet at the level to be above. We are still fragile, we must remain calm and united. We are going to go back to our dear studies and work. “
FC Nantes have just suffered their third consecutive defeat against the Champenois, who confirm their reputation as the “bête noire” of the Canaries. The Nantes residents will receive Troyes on Sunday at 3 p.m. for the 9th day.