After a failed start to the season, FC Nantes is looking for a new lease of life. Increasingly mentioned, the departure of Antoine Kombouaré could be a lever for action. And looking at the calendar, its future seems more uncertain than ever…
In line with the dynamic driven at the end of the 2023-2024 season, Antoine Kombouaré successfully made his debut last August. A draw and two victories during the first three days, the Canaries were delighted with such a launch for 2024-2025. But at the end of the first international break, the light went out. And since then, no one in Nantes knows how to turn it back on. Not even Antoine Kombouaré, usually perfect as a firefighter on duty but now without any ideas.
Kombouaré in the hot seat
Although comforted by Waldemar Kita in his seat, Antoine Kombouaré knows very well that he is ejectable and that at any time, FC Nantes can change coach, as has been the tradition since 2007 and the start of Kita's reign ( as a reminder, 21 coaches on the clock). And looking at the calendar, it's difficult to be optimistic for Kanak…
PSG, Rennes and Brest…
In an attempt to revive itself, FC Nantes is not ready. The Canaries will successively face “special” teams. PSG, first of all, in the middle of a European crisis, which will not allow itself any missteps in Ligue 1. Rennes, also in crisis, which is changing coaches to organize a comeback. And Brest, the European UFO, which walks on water in the Champions League and which has certainties in all sectors of the game. The FCN menu is salty and it is difficult to see how Antoine Kombouaré will emerge unscathed from this winter of all the dangers. Even if the winter transfer window will make it possible to correct some deficiencies in the squad, it will be difficult to face relegation without doing anything in the off-season…
