Stade Rennais faces Maccabi Haifa for the 5th day of the Europa League group stage, this Thursday (6:45 p.m.). Here is the expected line-up for the Breton club.
It is with the objective of securing second place in its group to qualify at least for the round of 16 of this Europa League that Stade Rennais approaches its match against Maccabi Haifa this Thursday. An opponent that the Breton club had largely dominated during the first round (3-0).
“It’s a team which resumed its Championship last weekend, which is going through very difficult times. You have to be wary of it despite everything. The European Cup is different, there is behind closed doors, they will throw their last strength into the battle, playing for pride and honor. It leads us to be on alert”explained Julien Stéphan.
For his big return to the European Cup, three years after an epic that remains in people’s minds, the French technician could bet on a remodeled eleven. If the 3-4-3 system used in the championship is to continue, the men’s choices will not be the same.
Rennes could thus present themselves with Yildirim on the front of the attack, while Assignon would be aligned as a right piston in place of Bourigeaud. Wooh, Moari and Theate are expected in defense. However, other executives are expected to start, from Mandanda to Terrier, including Matic, Truffert and Blas.
The expected line-up for Rennes : Mandanda – Wooh, Omari, Theate – Assignon, Matic, Rieder, Truffert – Blas, Terrier – Yildirim
