Struggling club Nantes has appointed Antoine Kombouaré, as his new coach with the mission of avoiding relegation for one of France’s most storied sides. Kombouaré returns to Nantes after a previous coaching stint ended in bitter disappointment. He replaces Jocelyn Gourvennec.
FILE - Nantes’ head coach Antoine Kombouare directs his players during the Europa League play-off second leg soccer match between Nantes and Juventus FC at the La Beaujoire stadium, on Feb.23, 2023 in Nantes, western France. Struggling French club Nantes has appointed Antoine Kombouaré, as his new coach, with the mission to avoid relegation for one of France’s most storied sides.
With eight matches remaining, the eight-time French champions are 16th in the French league standings, just two points above the relegation zone. “We need a jolt to recreate good dynamics, hope,” Nantes president Waldemar Kita told L’Equipe newspaper. “If we don’t act, we will go down for sure.”
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