The Nantes goalkeeper had strong words on Friday, after the defeat of the Canaries in Angers, during the 16th day. A message addressed to leaders before the winter transfer window.
On the pitch, Anthony Lopes is not the type to hide. In front of the microphones, it’s the same thing… The experienced Nantes goalkeeper took responsibility on Friday, after the defeat of the Canaries in Angers (4-1), the third in a row in Ligue 1. The FCN occupies 17th position in the ranking.
«This is not to knock anyone, but we didn’t see a team that wanted to hold on. There is no big speech to be made… We will have to put our heads back in placehammered the 35-year-old Portuguese international on Ligue 1+. There is a Coupe de France match next Sunday, then the break. We are in an emergency, perhaps extreme, but there are still plenty of matches».
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What solutions? Lopes called for more physical impact in the Nantes ranks, more will in the duels. He also and above all asked for reinforcements. “Honestly, it’s going to take people. By staying like this, I don’t know if we will succeed in doing anything… I prefer to be clear and put my foot down. At the club, everyone is aware that we need experience. This couldn’t have been done a few months ago (during last summer’s transfer window, Editor’s note). We will need players who know Ligue 1 to get lots of points, because that is what it will take», added the former Lyonnais.
Appointed in place of Luis Castro this week, Ahmed Kantari agreed with Anthony Lopes. “It will be necessary to strengthen this team with experienced players, the managers know this», indicated the former deputy of Antoine Kombouaré. And to add: “You need character, experience, you need reinforcements“. President Kita and Nantes decision-makers are determined.
