FC Nantes: already a concern for Gourvennec in the FCN locker room

New coach of FC Nantes, Jocelyn Gourvennec, is reportedly facing issues with Adson, a recruit presented as the protege of club president Waldemar Kita.

FC Nantes: Tension Rises Between Jocelyn Gourvennec and Adson

Jocelyn Gourvennec is set to lead FC Nantes for his third match on the sidelines, facing Stade Brestois at La Beaujoire on Sunday (1:00 PM). He was very confident ahead of this encounter, reassured by his team’s performance against OGC Nice (1-0) and the narrow defeat to PSG at Parc des Princes (2-1). The new coach of the Canaries hopes for a victory to avoid slipping into the second half of the standings before the mid-season. For the SB29 reception, Jocelyn Gourvennec already has his squad, and Adson is not among his top choices.

Indeed, he excluded the Brazilian from the lineup in the first two matches, and this did not sit well with him at all. According to information from journalists at Ouest-France and Hit-West in the “Sans Contrôle” program on Tuesday, tensions have risen between the midfielder and the head of the Canaries’ technical staff. While a verbal altercation had been mentioned, sources indicate that there have been several clashes between the two men.

FC Nantes: Will Waldemar Kita Intervene for His Protege?

It’s natural for Adson to be unhappy about his playing time or exclusion, but this doesn’t give him the right to rebel, especially since Jocelyn Gourvennec had invited him to “not be discouraged” but to work harder to regain his place in the Nantes squad. According to But Football Club, this conflict between the summer recruit of FC Nantes and the new coach of the club could prompt a reaction from the president because Adson is reportedly his favorite. At La Jonelière, he is considered the “Brazilian of Waldemar Kita.” Taking on him is “a risky gamble,” according to the media.

As a reminder, Adson was transferred from Brazil for 5 million euros in August 2023, but he is facing significant challenges adapting to Ligue 1. Under the management of Pierre Aristouy, the attacking midfielder played in 8 matches, with only 2 starts, totaling 233 minutes of playing time. According to the top brass at FC Nantes, it is not considered normal for a player purchased for millions to be left on the bench or in the stands. Kita often criticizes his coaches for leaving “millions on the bench.“