Nantes went for a good point at the Parc des Princes on Saturday. An unexpected result for a team in crisis which calls into question the future of Antoine Kombouaré. The Kanak avoids immediate dismissal and offers himself a week of respite.
This season, it's always an event to see PSG lose points in Ligue 1 as the Parisians seem above the rest. It even sounded like a clap of thunder on Saturday evening. Indeed, PSG was hung at the Parc by Nantes 1-1. An astonishing score when there is no one sicker than the Canaries at the moment. Without a victory since August, the FCN has become a barrage after a series of 4 defeats in a row. It was therefore a total surprise to see the Nantes side stand up to the Parisians even though a big defeat was rather expected. This scenario changes many things for Antoine Kombouaré.
Kombouaré saves his head for a week
For almost all journalists, the future of Kanak risked being sealed after the trip to Paris. Kombouaré is no longer in the odor of sanctity with Waldemar Kita, the president of Nantes. In addition to the results of Nantes, the latter contests the tactical choices of the coach. Saturday's match must have reassured him since the FCN showed a good state of mind in Paris. In addition, the main strong choice of Antoine Kombouaré paid off. Alban Lafont was replaced by Patrick Carlgren in goal and the Swede was imperial against the Parisian attackers.
The Canaries coach expressed his relief after the match. “ It's interesting. As much as we collapsed against Le Havre, here we knew how to keep our heads above water. We were able to resist, to hold on. […] It's a small point. We will say that it is the little point of revolt then I hope that it is the little point of hope “, he said at the microphone of DAZN. He should therefore remain in post after this weekend and prepare for the derby against Rennes next Sunday at La Beaujoire. A crucial meeting against a direct competitor in the second part of the table. However, another failure at home will once again weaken Kombouaré's position in Nantes, especially since Waldemar Kita is as unpredictable as he is impatient in his management of the club.
