Didier Deschamps and Emerse Faé, both FC Nantes alumni, face off at Beaujoire on Thursday, June 4. The match holds symbolic significance for the respective managers of the two teams. Deschamps played 135 matches with the Canaris between 1985 and 1989, while Faé played 126 matches with the club between 2003 and 2007. Both men have a strong attachment to the city and the club. In a press conference, Deschamps was the first to share his thoughts on this ultimate return almost at home. The match is eagerly anticipated by FC Nantes supporters.