Exited due to injury against Toulouse (0-2) last weekend, Steve Mandanda quickly returned to training. He should be present for the trip to Lille after the break.
During the eleventh day of Ligue 1 McDonald's, during which LOSC was neutralized in Nice (2-2), Stade Rennais lost when receiving Toulouse FC (0-2) at Roazhon Park and lost Steve Mandanda (39 years old). The experienced Breton goalkeeper came out at the break, suffering from a crutch in the tenth minute, and was replaced by Gauthier Gallon. The former international goalkeeper preferred to give up his place, reducing the risk of making things worse.
Jorge Sampaoli has decided to open the first fifteen minutes of each Stade Rennais training session this week. This was the case this Thursday and the journalists present on site were able to find Steve Mandanda, absent the day before. He was associated with Gauthier Gallon, Mathis Silistrie and Kilian Bellazoug on the Piverdière grounds.
Uncertainty with Jorge Sampaoli
Jorge Sampaoli does not arrive in completely unfamiliar territory in Rennes, where he finds Steve Mandanda whom he had encountered during a season at Olympique de Marseille (2021-2022). The relationship between the two men had not been great. Worse still, the Argentinian technician had placed him on the bench, preferring the Spaniard Pau Lopez. Questioned at a press conference upon his arrival, he brushed aside any potential dispute: “I have a very good relationship with Steve, I love him a lot. We have always had a very direct relationship. I am happy to have him here again and he will help us get out of this situation.”confided Jorge Sampaoli at a press conference.
More fear than harm for the experienced Rennes player, former OM goalkeeper, who should therefore be able to hold his place for the trip to Lille on Sunday November 24.
