Rémy Cabella
NANScores goal against former club
Cabella scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), nine crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 3-0 victory versus Marseille.
Analysis: Cabella struck against Marseille for the second time this season, finishing off Ignatius Ganago's pinpoint pass in the 54th minute to make it 2-0 and cap off Nantes' explosive surge out of the break, with the goal coming after he was previously stonewalled by Jeffrey De Lange's outstanding save in the 33rd minute. The veteran forward logged 69 minutes and operated as a focal point in Nantes' attacking setup all game, ending with one goal, three shots and relentless movement that pulled Marseille's back line out of shape in the second half. Cabella has now bagged two goals against Marseille across both league meetings this season, and his composure in big moments remains a major weapon for Nantes as they fight to stay up with two matches left.
Back available for Rennes clash
Cabella (hamstring) was declared fit to travel with the squad for Sunday's clash against Rennes, according to coach Vahid Halilhodzic, per Ici Loire Ocean. "Remy and Mohamed will be able to travel with us."
Analysis: Cabella had missed the PSG fixture with a hamstring issue, but his inclusion in the travelling squad is a welcome development for Nantes heading into the weekend. The veteran midfielder has mainly been coming off the bench in recent appearances, so his return adds a useful depth option for manager Halilhodzic as the Canaries push through the final fixtures of their survival battle.
Another game out
Cabella is out for Wednesday's match against PSG due to a hamstring injury, according to Franck Le Dorze of L'Equipe.
Analysis: Cabella missed the last match and will remain sidelined, set to rest again as they face PSG. This leaves the club a bit low on midfield options, as Mohamed Kaba (undisclosed) and Francis Coquelin (thigh) are also missing, likely to leave Ibrahima Sissoko, Johann Lepenant and Louis Leroux to start in the midfield. Once Cabella is fit again, he will likely return to the bench, missing the start in his past six appearances on the team sheet.
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