For the trip to Pau, Les Canaris line up in an attacking 4-3-3 with the returns of Mathieu Cafaro and Thomas Robinet.
This Saturday, November 7, 2026, FC Nantes travels to Béarn to face Pau FC in Ligue 1 Matchday 12. Kickoff is scheduled for 8 PM at the Nouste Camp, a venue where Les Canaris will need to confirm their momentum after a string of encouraging results.
The Nantes manager has decided to opt for a more attacking system than in recent outings. The 4-3-3 will be favored, with an expanded attacking trio and a reinforced midfield. This setup aims to put more pressure on the Pau defense and create more chances in the final third.
Two attacking players make their return to the starting XI. Mathieu Cafaro, who had been left on the bench in the previous match, regains a starting spot on the right side of the attack. Thomas Robinet, also returning, will take up a role in the attacking sector. Their presence brings versatility and experience, valuable assets in a trip that is often tricky.
This lineup signals a clear intention to play going forward. The technical staff appears eager to capitalize on Cafaro's dribbling and final-pass qualities, while Robinet will be able to make himself available in the box. The three-man midfield will also help secure ball recovery while quickly launching attacks.
It remains to be seen whether this attacking gamble will pay off against a Pau side that generally plays in a compact block. Les Nantais will need to show patience and precision to find the spaces. This match promises to be an interesting test to evaluate the potential of this new tactical setup.
The Nantes manager has decided to opt for a more attacking system than in recent outings. The 4-3-3 will be favored, with an expanded attacking trio and a reinforced midfield. This setup aims to put more pressure on the Pau defense and create more chances in the final third.
Two attacking players make their return to the starting XI. Mathieu Cafaro, who had been left on the bench in the previous match, regains a starting spot on the right side of the attack. Thomas Robinet, also returning, will take up a role in the attacking sector. Their presence brings versatility and experience, valuable assets in a trip that is often tricky.
This lineup signals a clear intention to play going forward. The technical staff appears eager to capitalize on Cafaro's dribbling and final-pass qualities, while Robinet will be able to make himself available in the box. The three-man midfield will also help secure ball recovery while quickly launching attacks.
It remains to be seen whether this attacking gamble will pay off against a Pau side that generally plays in a compact block. Les Nantais will need to show patience and precision to find the spaces. This match promises to be an interesting test to evaluate the potential of this new tactical setup.
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Source: Ouest-France