Weakened by the poor dynamics of Stade RennaisJulien Stéphan will be expected at the turn in the days to come. The reception at Le Havre has particular importance for the Breton club, which must react after falling to thirteenth place in the ranking.
“You know, we lost a friendly match during the preparation in Guingamp. The next day, they sent me Pioli. From the first defeat in July. I would say it showed the setting and context well at that time. But it wasn’t a surprise. I was prepared for it and in the end it continued. So I have to seize it as an opportunity to, excuse the expression, shut some mouths and keep moving forward. “
A change of system for Rennes?
Strong words that call for equally strong choices. The biggest change may not concern men, but the system. The end of the match in the Breton derby against Brest suggests a tactical evolution, with a possible return to a 4-man defense.
“You will allow me to analyze things carefully, review the match, take all the elements that will allow me to make the best decision for the next meeting,” explained Julien Stéphan. “It’s certain that if we get used to the second part of the match, we will say to ourselves “we have to change”. But it was a second part of the match, with spaces, a dynamic that changed, an opponent who perhaps cowered, it’s the story of a match. The history of this match wants us to say that perhaps it allowed us to reinject more dynamism and possibilities; I have it in mind and we are going to have discussions and reflection with the staff, all together, which we will carry out for the next meeting.”
With Blas, Jota, Gomez and Gronbaek, Rennes has the means to regain momentum. These dynamiters are expected at the kick-off of this match against Le Havre.
