Will Antoine Kombouaré lead his last match on the FC Nantes bench, Saturday, against the modest team of Drancy, in the 32nd final of the Coupe de France? This is a question that fuels the news of the French club
for several days.
While his position is weakened by the club’s sporting situation and a final worrying defeat on the Brest pitch (1-4), Antoine Kombouaré continues his mission without hesitation. But his management has started to work to find him a successor. And a new trend has emerged in recent hours.
Kita’s risky bet
One name was unanimous among the senior management of FC Nantes: Sergio Conceiçao. Having already been with the club, the Portuguese technician left excellent memories during his brief experience on the Nantes bench in 2017. Methodical, characterful and charismatic, the former FC Porto coach ticks all the boxes.
But Conceiçao would not be convinced by this mission, even though his rating has risen for several years, and his name has been mentioned for much more prestigious teams, such as AC Milan, PSG or OM. In this context, the balance would tip towards Habib Beye. According to information from L’Équipe, the current Canal + consultant, looking for a first experience in Ligue 1, would be seduced by the Nantes challenge. A risky but interesting bet for all parties.
