FC Nantes is currently in 12th place in the Ligue 1 championship, but upcoming matches against Olympique de Marseille and RC Lens could jeopardize Antoine Kombouaré's position. After saving the club from relegation last season, Kombouaré had a good start to the season.
However, a series of six games without a win, consisting of three draws and three defeats, began to worry the supporters. Although Kombouaré still enjoys the confidence of the leaders, the next matches will serve as decisive tests to assess his ability to turn the situation around.
The idea of a possible hasty departure of the coach is raised. According to insider Emmanuel Merceron, “Given the 11 chosen in Strasbourg, we will have to open the file. But it’s financially unrealistic for this penniless FCN. » Such a decision could prove costly for the club.
To make the situation worse, a statistic released by FC Nantes fans highlights that the club had four more points at the same period last season under Pierre Aristouy. This comparison highlights the team's current difficulties.
Last year, FC Nantes faced high-level clubs like OM, AS Monaco, LOSC and Stade Rennais. This season, only Olympique Lyonnais is considered a strong opponent among the teams encountered so far.
The pressure is therefore mounting for Kombouaré, who must prove that he can still be the man for the job. Performances in the next matches could well decide his future at the head of the Canaries.
