With incompetence at every level', Nantes are staring down the barrel at relegation

"Nantes were defined by their distinctive playing style, le jeu a la Nantaise, characterised by flair and attacking thrust. The modern-day incarnation are not distinguished by anything that happens on the pitch, but more by the way they have been managed."

"Halilhodzic billed saving Nantes from relegation to Ligue 2 for the first time since 2012 as mission almost impossible and he has never been truly enthused by the mountainous task that he accepted nor ever believed in its success."

"Waldemar Kita, who bought the club back in 2007, has sought to place much of the blame firmly on Castro's shoulders. Kita ruthlessly tore into him in an explosive interview earlier this week."

Nantes, once known for their distinctive playing style, now face relegation due to poor management practices. The club's current approach, termed 'la gestion a la Nantaise', involves frequent managerial changes and has been criticized by former manager Vahid Halilhodzic. He described the situation as marked by improvisation and incompetence. The club's owner, Waldemar Kita, has blamed previous managers for the team's struggles, particularly targeting Luis Castro, who was dismissed after a disappointing start to the season. Halilhodzic's return at age 73 aims to avert relegation, a task he views as nearly impossible.

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