After a small defeat without much flavor against LOSC, the Jorge Sampaoli version of Stade Rennais annihilated AS Saint-Etienne this Saturday, on behalf of the 13th day of Ligue 1. A large 5-0 victory which will make good to the SRFC players, even if it cannot be considered a reference match.
Yes, this may seem paradoxical in view of the river score, but it is necessary to emphasize that ASSE, which is the second worst defense in Ligue 1, played with 10 men for two thirds of the match. Jorge Sampaoli is fully aware of this, and will be a little more determined after the matches against Nantes and Angers SCO.
However, Sampaoli is still convinced that reinforcements will be needed during the winter transfer window, to consider joining the fight for Europe. As stated in a previous article, the Argentinian would ideally like to obtain one player per line.
While the names of Gerson and Fabricio Bruno have recently been associated with Stade Rennais, the Breton club's sporting director, Frédéric Massara, is reportedly looking to the Serie A side to strengthen Rennes' attack.
Indeed, Massara is attentive to the situation of Thijs Dallinga. Coveted at the end of last season by the SRFC, the 24-year-old Dutch international striker who had a great season at TFC with 19 goals and 5 assists in all competitions, had favored a departure for Bologna qualified in the Champions League.
But things don't go as planned for Dallinga. Established only once in Serie A since the start of the season, the former Toulouse player must be content with replacement status. With just 230 minutes in the league, Dallinga is not happy with his situation; something that echoed to Massara's ears.
If Stade Rennais therefore plans to recruit an attacker, the Breton club will first have to part with an offensive element. Arnaud Kalimuendo or Amine Gouiri?
