Stade Rennais faces Maccabi Haifa for its entry into the Europa League, this Thursday (6:45 p.m.). Here is the expected line-up for the Breton club.
Once again, Stade Rennais will try to satisfy its European ambitions in the Europa League. A competition that suits the objectives of the Breton club at this stage of its development. And for its entry into the tournament, Bruno Genesio’s team will come up against a well-established team on the continental scene, Maccabi Haifa (kick-off this Thursday at 6:45 p.m.).
“We need our audience, who helped us a lot in previous seasonshe said at a press conference. I understand that the first home matches we played were not what we expected, in terms of quality of play and spectacle. But I find the reactions a little harsh, especially when they are reactions targeted at certain players. This is what bothers me (…) I think they know, we need them, and they need us too. It’s very important to have what I’ve always felt here: the support of the public, and even more than support!“.
Rennes’ mission will be difficult since Genesio will have to compose a fairly experimental eleven. Arnaud Kalimuendo, in the infirmary, is still out. The French technician could thus rely on the young Yildirim on the attacking front. Experienced executives are also expected to start.
The expected composition of Rennes: Mandanda – Assignon, Omari, Theate, Truffert – Rieder, Matic – Bourigeaud (c), Blas, Gouiri – Yildirim.
