There may be some big names on the bench when FC Nantes travel to face AS Monaco at the Stade Louis II on Friday night. 

There are few absentees for Ahmed Kantari to contend with. Frédéric Guilbert is not yet fit enough to be involved for Les Canaris, who find themselves mired in another relegation battle, but there could be some key players on the bench come kick-off.

Mostafa Mohamed may not start, with Youssef El-Arabi potentially starting in his place up front. Louis Leroux could also start the game against the Principality club on the bench, as could Tylel Tati, a player the subject of interest from Chelsea during the January transfer window. 

With Francis Coquelin also not expected to start, there are at least plenty of options off the bench for Les Canaris.

Nantes likely line-up v Monaco

Anthony Lopes; Nico Cozza, Ali Yousuf, Kelvin Amian; Deiver Machado, Mohamed Kaba, Johann Lepenant, Fabien Centonze; Matthis Abline, Youssef El-Arabi, Rémy Cabella. (L’Éq)