The noose is tightening more than ever around Julien Stéphan. The Stade Rennais coach saw his team swept away by AJ Auxerre on Sunday (4-0). A departure becomes clearer, as does one’s succession.
This smells like a tree for Julien Stéphan. The French coach is more than ever on his way out of Stade Rennais following a string of disastrous results. Recently, Rennes was heavily beaten by AJ Auxerre (4-0). 13th in Ligue 1 after ten days, the Rouge et Noir certainly need a radical change.
Several names are already circulating for Stéphan's succession and some seem more suitable than others.
Rudi Garcia knows Ligue 1 and above all is close to Frédéric Massara. He would arrive on conquered ground to restore order to Rennes.
These latest experiences in Lyon, Al-Nassr and Naples all ended badly. Each time, Garcia ended up being questioned internally. In a less tense context, he should be able to flourish. He's a media favorite.
Patrick Vieira also knows Ligue 1 very well. The former Nice or Strasbourg player was able to set up his system with young and inexperienced squads like that of Rennes.
Vieira has the soul of a leader and the special aura of a world champion to highlight.
Niko Kovac is renowned as a strong trainer. In Monaco or Wolfsburg, the Croatian tactician would make the cut internally, certainly ruling out a few big names.
International experience is on his side but he speaks French quite poorly, a determining criterion for Breton management.
Lucien Favre hasn't coached for some time. However, his experience in Europe and in Nice offers great guarantees.
Favre presents himself as a demanding tactician capable of reversing unfortunate situations.
Igor Tudor obviously knew Ligue 1 well with OM. He learned some French and never hid the fact that he appreciated the French championship.
His playing identity is strong but had obtained big results in Marseille before his voluntary departure. He had already refused Monaco and Lyon out of respect for Pablo Longoria, will he do the same again?
Sérgio Conceiçao has still not found the right fit. His name doesn't ring a bell anywhere and joining a club with good means will surely interest him.
Conceiçao knows Ligue 1 having coached FC Nantes and has a very strong playing system. It would be a big blow to bring him back to Rennes.
Habib Beye preferred to leave Red Star to find a team in Ligue 1. A strong choice but it seems too daring. The French coach has still not been contacted by anyone since this summer.
Beye is inexperienced but would bring a fresh perspective on this squad and the management of the club.
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