The week could have marked a turning point for Antoine Kombouare at FC Nantes. After a heavy defeat at Brest (1-4) in Ligue 1, his future seemed compromised. However, after several days of reflection and twists and turns, the Nantes management decided to maintain its confidence in the Kanak technician, according to The Team.
Still not time for Habib Beye
While the Kita family was considering a change, two avenues were explored. The first, Sergio Conceiçãoformer coach of the Canaries and now free, was unsuccessful, the Portuguese technician having declined the offer. The second, Habib Beyauthor of Red Star's rise to Ligue 2, was not convincing due to his lack of experience in Ligue 1 and a staff deemed insufficiently experienced.
Habib Beye has not gone far from a first experience in Ligue 1
Thursday evening, the Nantes management closed these files and opted for continuity. Friday, after an in-depth discussion with Kombouaré, she decided to keep it, feeling in him an intact motivation and a desire to fight to maintain it.
He will play big in January
Kombouaré, 61, will therefore remain on the Nantes bench to start 2025 with important deadlines, including shocks against Lille and Monaco from the start. The 32nd final of the Coupe de France against Drancy (N3) this Saturday evening will be a first test to turn the page on a hectic week and breathe new life into a season under pressure.
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