Coach of French Ligue 1 side Nantes Antoine Kombouare says winger Moses Simon isn’t as influential as he was at the start of the season as he is now the target of opponents.
Simon started the season like a house on fire with six assists and a goal in the first ten games of the season but since scoring against Strasbourg on the 7th of November, he hasn’t had a goal or assists.
Asked if the influence of the 26 year old is waning at the club, Kambouare said it’s not the case and explained that teams lay more emphasis on Simon than last season citing the game against Marseille as a case study.
He said travelling to represent Nigeria has also taken it’s tool on the wing wizard insisting that he isn’t worried as he believe Simon will definitely get back to his groove very soon.
“I am still waiting for him to perform. He has made a resounding start to the season and he is now less well like the rest of the team. It is up to him to make his way back to his best. He has to recover”, the coach said ahead of today’s game against Lens.
” He started with his national team with travelling. Physically and mentally it’s difficult. The opponents especially now him better. Against Marseille he had two players on his back. He has to adapt. It’s a period and I’m not worried”.