Jorge Sampaoli is finally moving forward with Stade Rennais, and the Argentine coach has found the midfielder capable of carrying the Rouge et Noir. Welsh recruit Jordan James has taken on another dimension.
So moribund recently, the Rennais played their best football against Saint-Etienne to win 5-0 this Saturday. A somewhat misleading score since the sequence of penalties and red cards in the first period greatly facilitated the work of Stade Rennais. But it remains very good for confidence, and also rich in lessons for Jorge Sampaoli. The Argentine coach surprised by starting Jordan James, rarely seen since the start of the season and not necessarily at ease when he came on. But the Welshman made everyone agree. His ability to be on both sides of the field and his activity delighted the former Argentina coach.
Nearly 100 balls touched for James
« James had a great match, we analyzed him previously with the Welsh selection and I saw the same player, even if he is still in an adaptation period here. He was one of the best in this match and can bring us a lot », Underlined Jorge Sampaoli, who saw the Rennes players follow suit. Amine Gouiri was even delighted to see the player, who arrived from Birmingham City for 5 ME, finally take off. “ From the start, we knew he was a very good player. There, he demonstrates it on the field and he is rewarded », Delivers the Franco-Algerian in the columns of Ouest-France. With almost 100 balls touched, the Welshman became in one match the hub of the “Rouge et Noir” and he intends to continue to feed the offensive players to allow Blas, Kalimueno and Gouiri to enjoy themselves. As has been the case too rarely this season so far.
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