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FC Nantes struggles with inconsistency in Ligue 2

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FC Nantes ~~faces managerial turnover and internal instability~~ struggles with inconsistency in Ligue 2

FC Nantes ~~is experiencing significant~~ continues to face instability in Ligue 2 following its relegation from Ligue 1. ~~The club’s transition period~~ Under manager Grégory Poirier, the club has ~~devolved into~~ experienced a ~~sporting crisis in Ligue 2,~~ volatile period marked by ~~a string of losses~~ inconsistent results and ~~managerial turnover.~~ squad challenges. After an initial period of struggle, Nantes secured its first victory of the season with a ~~heavy 5-2~~ 1-0 win over Nancy in early September. However, the momentum was short-lived; a 1-0 defeat ~~against Rodez AF left~~ to Sochaux caused the club ~~at the bottom of~~ to fall into the ~~standings, manager Michel Der Zakarian was dismissed. His departure followed three consecutive losses and intense scrutiny regarding~~ relegation zone, prompting Poirier to describe the ~~squad's mental toughness. Der Zakarian had previously criticized~~ team's efforts as “insufficient.” The club briefly escaped the ~~players' lack of commitment, suggesting transfer market distractions played a role. His dismissal marked~~ zone following a ~~record-short tenure for the Kita family ownership. Grégory Poirier~~ 2-1 stoppage-time victory against US Boulogne, but recent form has ~~since taken over as manager. Internal tensions~~ regressed. Consecutive losses to USL Dunkerque and league leaders AS Saint-Étienne have ~~further complicated~~ left the ~~situation. Players~~ team in 15th place. Squad issues have ~~reportedly~~ persisted, including significant injury setbacks for players like Killian Corredor and Fabien Centonze. Defensive instability has also been ~~demoralized by automatic salary reductions~~ a focal point; goalkeeper Maxime Dupé faced intense supporter pressure to be replaced, leading Poirier to start Patrik Carlgren, who recorded a clean sheet in a 0-0 draw against Reims. Internal tensions remain a factor, with reports of ~~20%~~ opposition to ~~40% resulting from relegation. Additionally, rumors have surfaced~~ Poirier’s methods and ongoing discussions regarding owner Waldemar Kita’s potential sale of the ~~team due to disillusionment.~~ club. On the pitch, striker Mostafa Mohamed is nearing a transfer to Konyaspor following disputes with management. Despite the coaching change, results remain inconsistent. In October, Nantes suffered a 2-3 defeat against USL Dunkerque. Following the match, defender while players like Ryad Hachem have become versatile assets, captain Lucas Perrin has frequently cited ~~defensive errors and~~ a lack of ~~cohesion, while Poirier criticized the squad's lack of~~ tactical ~~discipline~~ cohesion and ~~failure to maintain a cohesive block.~~ defensive errors.

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