Overview
- The 73-year-old was officially unveiled Friday as Nantes’ third head coach of the season with a mandate to stave off relegation.
- Nantes sit 17th in Ligue 1, two points from the relegation playoff place, with roughly nine matches to change course.
- Halilhodzic immediately doubled the workload with intense sessions, frequently interrupting play to simplify tactics and drive standards.
- Several players trained separately and goalkeeper Patrick Carlgren was absent, as the new staff assessed fitness and roles.
- In blunt remarks, he said he works for the club rather than the board, challenged players’ work habits, and promised hard work to restore confidence at La Beaujoire.