At the final whistle, Ryan Tchato, right back of Versailles on loan from Montpellier, collapsed to the ground in disappointment and remained there for several seconds. He is relieved by sports director Salomon Kashala. The path of the cross continues for Versailles, beaten by Concarneau (1-2) and which has not won since the first day, eight matches.
Fourth coach in sixteen months, Jérémy Clément, who replaced Jean-Luc Vasseur on October 2 and who won a draw (0-0) in Rouen for his first as number 1, failed to reverse this bad spiral . The former PSG and Glasgow Rangers pro should remain a temporary worker because he does not have the required diploma and wishes, a priori, to return to his assistant role. A fifth coach under Mulliez should therefore quickly arrive to try to save a season that is rather poorly off to a good start and far from the initial ambitions.
Because if Versailles gets a lot of attention outside of it (buzz on the jerseys, announcement of an inside series on Canal + in 2025), on the pitch, it doesn’t really follow.
Unlike Jean-Luc Vasseur, Jérémy Clément opted for a five-man defense. But if Versailles had quickly opened the score thanks to a nice breakthrough from Freddy Mbemba (1-0, 11th), his 3rd goal of the season, Concarneau went ahead with goals from Kielt (1-1, 38th) and a penalty transformed into two stages by Mouazan (1-2, 64th). A penalty, it must be admitted, rather generous.
Versailles then lacked success with Samy Baghdadi’s shot deflected onto the post by Salles (70th). The riot of energy from Versailles was not enough. During added time, the tension rose a notch, certainly because of frustration, and a small scuffle broke out.
Versailles fell to 13th place, very far (ten points) from the leading duo Nancy-Concarneau. Paris 13 Atletico, which fell to 16th place, was exempt this Friday evening. The 10th day takes place this Wednesday, October 23. Paris 13 Atletico will host Le Mans and Versailles Châteauroux.
Match sheet
VERSAILLES – CONCARNEAU: 1-2 (1-1).
Goals. Versailles: Mbemba (11th), Concarneau: Kielt (38th), Mouazan (63rd).
Versailles: Renot – Tchato, Diakhaby, Mbone (Guirassy, 73rd), Moussadek, Mahop – Karamoko (Basque, 46th), Mendes, Renaud (Agoro, 56th) – Baghdadi (Kodjia, 73rd), Mbemba. Entr. : Clement. . . . .
