Update on the workforce
As for the bad surprises, Augustine Boakye felt pain at the top of his quadriceps during a start and will not play against Rennes. Yvann Maçon still has a problem with one of his knees, which remains swollen. Otherwise, the feedback from Anthony Briançon and Thomas Monconduit is encouraging. It will be progressive for them. Mickaël Nadé continues the race, while Ben Old has rested his foot. Even though he must continue to move around with crutches, he no longer has his brace. We will be careful with him!
Post-Montpellier
Each victory brings its share of confidence. We need to find some. When the players are tired like during this winter period, it feels good. In the head, we are clearer and, in the legs, we are lighter. Managing organizations during this winter period? We talk a lot with the players to get their feelings, while also trusting them. We also have modern tools that help us and if we need to shorten a session for some, we do it.
The trip to Rennes
Are we expecting a match like against Montpellier, are Rennes a direct competitor? Not sure they will stay there for long. They have a big squad with ambitions. They are prepared to play Europe with very strong individuals even if the collective is not yet established. We will go there with humility, but determination.
The expected match
We expect Rennes to attack us straight away, the public will want that. We know Jorge Sampaoli well, people will come to see the grinta, the intensity. You shouldn't be surprised. We will have to be resistant but also technically solid to be able to keep the ball. We need to take a step forward.
