Former France international Ibrahim Ba has applied to become the next coach of Le Havre, adding his name to a shortlist that already includes Vikash Dhorasoo.
Ibrahim Ba, a former France international who began his professional career at Le Havre, has officially submitted his candidacy for the club's vacant coaching position. The 49-year-old is looking to succeed Didier Digard, whose tenure on the bench has been marked by a difficult start to the Ligue 1 season.
Le Havre currently sit near the bottom of the league table, and the pressure to turn results around has prompted the club's leadership to consider a change. Ba's deep ties to the club, where he emerged as a promising winger before moving on to a successful career in France and Italy, make him a symbolic candidate for a side seeking to reconnect with its identity.
Ba is not the only former international to express interest. Vikash Dhorasoo, another ex-France player with a connection to the club, has also put his name forward. The presence of two high-profile former players in the race adds a layer of intrigue to the decision, as Le Havre weigh experience against fresh ideas in their search for a stabilising figure.
The club's management has indicated that a final choice is expected within the next two weeks. While no official timeline has been confirmed, the urgency of the situation suggests that a decision will be made soon to give the new coach time to influence the team's fortunes before the winter break.
Ba's candidacy will be evaluated alongside other potential applicants, with the club's priority being to find someone capable of lifting the team out of the relegation zone. His familiarity with the club's environment and his understanding of French football could work in his favour, though the final decision will rest on the board's assessment of his tactical vision and man-management skills.
For now, Le Havre supporters are left to speculate on who will take charge, with Ba and Dhorasoo emerging as the most prominent names in the running. The coming days will be crucial in determining the direction the club takes in its bid to avoid the drop.
Le Havre currently sit near the bottom of the league table, and the pressure to turn results around has prompted the club's leadership to consider a change. Ba's deep ties to the club, where he emerged as a promising winger before moving on to a successful career in France and Italy, make him a symbolic candidate for a side seeking to reconnect with its identity.
Ba is not the only former international to express interest. Vikash Dhorasoo, another ex-France player with a connection to the club, has also put his name forward. The presence of two high-profile former players in the race adds a layer of intrigue to the decision, as Le Havre weigh experience against fresh ideas in their search for a stabilising figure.
The club's management has indicated that a final choice is expected within the next two weeks. While no official timeline has been confirmed, the urgency of the situation suggests that a decision will be made soon to give the new coach time to influence the team's fortunes before the winter break.
Ba's candidacy will be evaluated alongside other potential applicants, with the club's priority being to find someone capable of lifting the team out of the relegation zone. His familiarity with the club's environment and his understanding of French football could work in his favour, though the final decision will rest on the board's assessment of his tactical vision and man-management skills.
For now, Le Havre supporters are left to speculate on who will take charge, with Ba and Dhorasoo emerging as the most prominent names in the running. The coming days will be crucial in determining the direction the club takes in its bid to avoid the drop.
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Source: Ouest-France