What is your feeling after this sad defeat against Le Havre?
Antoine Kombouaré: “It’s a bad evening. We lost against Le Havre, which means we weren't able to shake up this team. There is a lot of disappointment. I am disappointed for our supporters because we are not in a good period and we cannot be happy with the work we have done. »
“The start was catastrophic”
The scenario turned into a disaster from the start of the match…
“The start is catastrophic, yes. After two and a half minutes, you concede a goal. We had imagined lots of scenarios but not this one. We knew that Le Havre was a team that played low to operate on the counterattack. We stumbled on this defense, being unable to score. »
You created few clear chances…
“The difficulty we had was that we were able to prepare for the game but we did not manage to get into the area, to create gaps. They were reassured in what they had come to do. We didn't have enough speed in our game.”
This is unfortunately a scenario often seen at FC Nantes in recent seasons, particularly during your first stint on the bench…
“Afterwards it’s the first time that things haven’t worked out from the start of the match. Against Reims or Saint-Etienne we led by the score. This is the first time where there is this scenario with a goal that we concede very quickly. The second half was much better. We switched to 4-4-2 and there were more solutions, we were more impactful. There were opportunities like Jo (Lepenant)'s strike on the bar. And then there is this touch where we concede the goal… We are not doing enough. »
Do you feel helpless?
“Deprived no, but we are disappointed with our match. We expected much better, we hoped for much better. It is in work that we find the solutions. And then I see the stats, they have three shots on target and score two goals. We must work and find solutions. »
The public gave up on you in this match, being very rebellious…
“It hurts but at the same time they are absolutely right. Their reaction is normal given the matches we are having at the moment. We must take into account what they say, it's fair game. They are very critical and they are right. »
They're not just critics, their reaction was violent…
“They do what they want. We don't have to comment on what they do, we have to stay calm, shut up. We have to win our matches. The public reaction is what it is. We must stay united, work and believe in our luck. And above all turn the situation around. »
On its future: “We must ask the question to the leaders”
After such a series, do you feel in danger?
“That’s a question we need to ask the leaders. We are not going through our best period. But I'm up for the challenge. We're going to take the day off and go back to work. »
Did you meet your managers after the match?
“They were in the locker room, like after every match. We were able to chat with the players. »
What was the atmosphere like in the locker room?
“Everyone is disappointed after a match like this, fortunately! We have two days to digest this match, this defeat. But we’re only on the 12th day…”
“We only had one goal, to get the game started again”
How did you experience this long interruption at the end of the match and these grotesque three minutes, in an empty stadium?
“We only had one objective, which was to get the game started again. We will surely be punished harshly but it would have been worse if the match had not come to an end. And then you have to remain dignified, assume responsibility. »
You've been saying for several weeks that the group has become aware that they're playing it safe. But nothing changes…
“You remember my first press conferences after three days. I said we had to be careful because we were losing points. Today, we are there. We have experienced players, I am convinced of that. And once you know that you are playing to maintain, you will be able to better prepare for other matches. We must maintain confidence in the players, in the work we put in, to move towards victory. »
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