first hard blow for Jorge Sampaoli, an injured manager

While he attended the first match at Stade Rennais of the week with the Bretons' 2-0 defeat against Toulouse, Jorge Sampaoli has not yet played his first match on the bench in Rennes. It will be done this Sunday with a difficult trip to Lille (5 p.m.).

Rennes: Alidu Seidu was injured with Ghana

But for this meeting, the Argentine coach, whose style we have deciphered, will certainly not be able to rely on Alidu Seidu. The 24-year-old Ghanaian central defender was reportedly injured during the match against Angola last Friday.

The Ghanaian federation has indeed announced an injury for the Rennais, but does not provide any further information on this subject. Alidu Seidu did not come out during this CAN 2025 qualifying match.

Unknown injury for Alidu Seidu

However, he was not on the scoresheet this Monday evening for the second match of this international break for the Black Stars against Niger.

“Alidu Seidu and Gideon Mensah, who had to undergo late fitness tests for the Angola match, were ruled out after further medical examinations revealed they were unfit for selection”wrote the Ghanaian federation in its press release.

Rennes: Sampaoli’s options to replace Seidu

There is therefore total vagueness around Alidu Seidu, who is an indisputable starter in central defense at Stade Rennais. The former Clermont player has played 10 Ligue 1 matches this season. He only missed the match against Auxerre, as he was suspended for an accumulation of yellow cards.

His absence could be detrimental for Stade Rennais and for Jorge Sampaoli, who has just received reinforcement in his staff. The Argentine coach, however, has options to replace him. Christopher Wooh, Leo Ostigard and Mikayil Faye should compete for the two starting places in central defense against LOSC, unless Sampaoli opts for a three-man defense.