Nantes centre-back Chaker Alhadhur has called on his teammates to stick together as they head into their crunch clash with relegation strugglers Evian TG.

Les Canaris are currently on a run of six league games without a win, having won just one game in their last nine, with Alhadhur encouraging his fellow players to stay united in the wake of their disappointing form.

"It's a difficult time, and we have to continue working and stay united," Alhadhur said ahead of this weekend's fixture.

"We have a good squad. We had a good first half of the season. We mustn't spoil it now.

"We're expecting a tough game. Evian are also playing for their lives. We have to go there with ambition and determination. It'll be a great battle. We have to be up to the challenge in the tackles. We have to win."

Nantes occupy 14th position in the Ligue 1 table.