We give the ball to Simon and cross our fingers — Nantes defender details dependence on Super Eagles star

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We give the ball to Simon and cross our fingers — Nantes defender details dependence on Super Eagles star

Ayoola Kelechi 19:30 - 01.04.2025

Nantes have not hidden their dependence on Super Eagles forward Moses Simon this season

Nigerian forward Moses Simon continues to be the heartbeat of FC Nantes, carrying the team’s survival hopes in Ligue 1.

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With 15 goal contributions this season, the Super Eagles winger has been directly involved in nearly half of Nantes’ league goals, making him their most influential player.

Nantes’ survival hopes rest on Simon’s brilliance

Following their 3-2 defeat to Le Havre, Nantes find themselves just three points above the relegation playoff spot.

Moses Simon in action for FC Nantes |Credit: X:@Simon27Moses

Despite their struggles, Simon has been a standout performer, consistently delivering goals and assists when his team needs him the most.

His seven goals and eight assists place him among the most productive players in Ligue 1, ranking only behind the likes of Rayan Cherki, Bradley Barcola, and Dilane Bakwa in the assist charts.

Moses Simon with a job well done for Nantes.

His partnership with Matthis Abline has been one of the few bright spots in an otherwise turbulent season for Les Canaris.

Nantes defender admits heavy reliance on Simon

Nantes’ dependence on Super Eagles star Simon has become so evident that even his teammates acknowledge it.

Nantes heroes Mostafa Mohamed and Moses Simon share a special moment after the game.

Defender Nicolas Pallois openly admitted the team’s dependence on the Nigerian star, saying, “We give the ball to Simon. We know that he’ll do damage and we cross our fingers that he succeeds.”

While this strategy has kept Nantes afloat in recent seasons, it raises concerns about their long-term stability.

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If Simon is unavailable or has an off day, the team’s entire attacking structure collapses. Unless Nantes find a way to reduce their reliance on Simon, their fight for survival could go down to the wire.