Nantes re-ignite talks with Sérgio Conceição but Antoine Kombouaré earns stay of execution

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The managerial situation at FC Nantes remains unresolved. Antoine Kombouaré has been hanging onto his job for the past few weeks, but after a 4-1 defeat to Stade Brestois at the weekend, he is now hanging on by just a thread. 

As reported by L’Équipe, Komobouaré is set to remain in charge as Les Canaris prepare to take on fourth-tier side La Jeane d’Arc de Drancy in the Coupe de France this weekend. It is Nantes’ final match before a short winter break with Ligue 1 making its return in early January. 

However, his position beyond the weekend is a lot more uncertain. As reported by L’Équipe, talks with former manager Sérgio Conceição were re-ignited on Sunday, although there remains a way to go until any deal has been reached. However, the Kita’s intentions at Nantes now look clear – if Conceição can be convinced to return to the club, Kombouaré will be replaced. The former has been on the market since leaving FC Porto in the summer. 

GFFN | Luke Entwistle