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Troubling days at the Stade des Alpes, as FC Grenoble<\/a> might be heading towards a no-show for Friday\u2019s match against Provence due to players having gone on strike in support of backs coach Nicolas Nadau.<\/p>\n

Nadau was suspended at the beginning of the week by the \u2018Rouges et Bleus\u2019 board following an altercation with the club\u2019s medical staff that occurred in last week\u2019s defeat against CA Brive. Tighthead Johannes Jonker<\/a> was unable to return back to the game after Grenoble\u2019s medical team failed to meet the 15-minute blood replacement threshold, resulting in Nadau voicing his anger.<\/p>\n

The Ligue Nationale de Rugby opened an enquiry and notified the club on Sunday, with Grenoble\u2019s President Patrick Goffi suspending Nadau. Although it hasn\u2019t been made public, Nadau\u2019s contract might be terminated in the following days.<\/p>\n

During Monday morning\u2019s training, the squad learned about Nadau\u2019s suspension, with team leaders publicly protesting the board\u2019s decision, which prompted a reaction from Goffi. French outlet Rugbyrama<\/a> contacted Grenoble\u2019s chairman, who made the following statement concerning the player\u2019s dissatisfaction.<\/p>\n

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Grenoble <\/p>\n

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Provence Rugby <\/p>\n

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\u201cI saw them this morning, and I explained the situation to them. And I repeat: their going on strike will not change anything. It is even counterproductive; it goes against the interests they want to defend. Everyone assumes their responsibilities, and it is not the players who decide this kind of thing. They are responsible adults, professionals, and\u00a0players. Their responsibility is to play. The club\u2019s responsibility is to provide them
with an alternative solution. But threatening the management with a strike is not the right thing to do to find a positive solution to this situation, first and foremost in the interest of Nicolas Nadau.\u201d<\/p>\n

Despite returning to the club on Tuesday, the team refused to train, raising the possibility of missing Friday\u2019s game. The local players\u2019 association, Provale, released an official statement<\/a> in support of the players\u2019 decision and their expressed concerns.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the absence of this key member of staff, we have noted that the conditions are not in place to ensure the smooth running of training sessions. This situation compromises the players\u2019 safety, as the minimum supervision stipulated by the various regulations is not being respected. Furthermore, in such a climate, how can players work effectively,calmly, and safely on the field and therefore achieve the quality required for this level of
competition?\u201d<\/p>\n

Grenoble are scheduled to host Provence at Stade des Alpes this Friday; however, there has not yet been an official confirmation regarding whether the match will proceed as planned.<\/p>\n