The defeat in Nice is forgotten. FC Nantes resumed their march forward against FC Lorient this Sunday (4-2). A spectacular result, due to a second half where the goals piled up (1-0 at halftime). Antoine Kombouaré’s players have overpowered Hakes, whose confidence seems to have been well and truly scratched. Formidably effective in their transition phases, the Canaries shook the nets of Paul Nardi four times. The last time was in Angers, in September 2021.
A proof of the offensive strength of the players of Antoine Kombouaré, despite the absence of the hard-hitting Moses Simon, who left for the CAN with Nigeria. Because the attackers spoke in this match against Lorient. In addition to Andrei Girotto’s opener with a strong free kick (one more!), Kolo Muani, Bukari and Guebbels played their roles as scorers. An offensive festival also due to the defensive wanderings of the Hakes. “Everyone has to want to score. It also relieves our attackers, if ever they are not successful, ”analyzes Antoine Kombouaré, very satisfied with the reaction of his players. “But it’s always better when it’s the attackers who score. Apparently, they are paid to score goals! “, he laughs.
“I don’t care about the ranking”
This victory for the Yellows and Greens did not come so easily. Because at the end of the match, the Lorientais came back to a goal twice. The Canaries could have lowered the pace, even turned their backs. But they did not doubt. The people of Nantes even reacted each time. Sometimes thanks to the clumsiness of the opposing defenders, including Mendes, guilty of a bad delivery on the goal of Guebbels. But also because they have mastered their subject at La Beaujoire. “We weren’t worried because we scored straight away. That’s why we had no doubts, ”explains the Nantes coach.
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“The first objective was the rebound, after Nice, I was waiting for my players at the turn. Not only do we win, but we manage to score four goals. They respond present so I like it, ”adds Antoine Kombouaré. With 32 points in the Ligue 1 standings, FC Nantes can start to stop looking in their retro. However, there is no question of getting carried away: “I don’t care about the classification. I tell myself that if we continue on this path, we will be able to have a season with less pressure than last season. It is a question of not making plans on the comet. The Kanak coach stays the course. As long as its players put on the same show, the fun will be there.
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