On the eve of the match against OM at La Beaujoire, Antoine Kombouaré spoke about his team's series of poor results. With six games without a winFC Nantes is going through a difficult period. The coach shared his thoughts on the reasons for these poor performances.
During the match against Strasbourg, Kombouaré noted a lack of efficiency from Nantes in the two critical areas of the pitch. Despite fair statistics, the Canaries failed to convert their chances, unlike their opponent who scored three times from five shots on target. Regarding the current situation of the club, Kombouaré underlined the importance of awareness collective. “It’s awareness that is important today, it’s sounding the alarm a little to see the attitudes”he declared. FC Nantes fell to 12th place, which requires a quick reaction. The coach also spoke of a possible lack of character from his players. He insisted on the need to react on the ground and not rest on their laurels. Despite his confidence in the individual talent of the players, he stressed the importance of proving their worth in matches. Speaking of the upcoming opponent, OM, Kombouaré recognized the strength of this team, currently third in the standings. “It remains a great team, at the top of the ranking (3rd), which has given itself great resources to have a great season,” he added. He also predicted that OM would be revengeful after a defeat against their historic rival. However, Above all, Kombouaré expects a strong response from his own players on the pitch, hoping to see a significant improvement in their performance.
