Several doubts appear after the arrival of Sampaoli

Although Stade Rennais won the derby against SCO Angers (2-0), several signs of worry persist around the team. Despite this victory, the level of play offered since the arrival of Jorge Sampaoli stay weak. In addition, the Red and Black will have to raise their level to face the big teams in 2025.

A difficult schedule at the start of the year

Stade Rennais, currently 12e 7 points from the European places, will have a very complicated schedule at the start of next year. During the next four Ligue 1 matches, the Breton club will face Nice, Marseille, Brest and Monaco. A major challenge to hope to move up the rankings and get closer to the qualifying places for European competitions.

Amine Gouiri's worrying injury

Another cause for concern concerns the exit due to injuryAmine Gouiri during this match against Angers. After a collision with the Angevin goalkeeper, Yahia Fofana, the Rennes striker had to leave the pitch, hit in the knee. His presence is now uncertain for the 32nd final of the Coupe de France against Bordeaux, this Sunday.

A level of play to raise

Despite these two recent victories, the proposed show by the men of Sampaoli remains disappointing. If they want achieve good results and move up the rankings, the Rennes will absolutely have to raise their level of play and show a more convincing face in the weeks to come.