New coach of Stade Rennais, Jorge Sampaoli will lead his second match againstASSESaturday (5 p.m.). Before this crucial meeting for the Breton club, the Argentine technician called for a reaction from his players.
SRFC: Jorge Sampaoli, the savior already under pressure against ASSE
After winning against Montpellier HSC, ASSE travels to Rennes to face Stade Rennais, on the occasion of the 13th day of Ligue 1. This match is of capital importance for the Breton club, which has won three consecutive defeats, close to the red zone.
Urgently appointed to succeed Julien StéphanJorge Sampaoli has already experienced a first setback on the SRFC bench. His team lost to LOSC in Lille (1-0) last Sunday.
Sampaoli sounds revolt: “I want rebels against AS Saint-Etienne”
For his debut at Roazhon Park, the Argentinian technician shook up his squad. He is waiting for a reaction from his players against AS Saint-Étienne, in order to put an end to this dark series. He even calls for a rebellion!
“Against ASSE, I want players who, faced with difficulties, rebel against the circumstances and give everything they have”he declared at a press conference. Jorge Sampaoli wants to instill a new state of mind within the group and give a new face to the Rennes team. “I aspire to a change of image for the club and the team, to generate enthusiasm among the public. I want the players to show responsibility and aggression”he added.
Sampaoli's message is clear: Stade Rennais, but also AS Saint-Étienne, have been warned.
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