Rennes in offensive crisis: three games without a goal and disappointed expectations. Sampaoli calls for a collective revolt against Saint-Étienne.
The situation is delicate for Rennes, which is going through an offensive crisis. Three consecutive matches without finding the net in Ligue 1 have highlighted the shortcomings of an attack lacking inspiration. Jorge Sampaolithe club's new coach, did not hide his concern on this point.
A broken attack: a problem confirmed by Sampaoli
The observation is clear. Rennes suffers from worrying offensive inefficiency, a fact recognized by Sampaoli at a press conference:
« Yes, we have a problem in attack. »
However, the Argentinian technician qualified his remarks by highlighting the defensive solidity of the team. According to him, offensive adjustments take time:
« We had a good defensive match against Lille. But offensively, it was not convincing. »
Amine Gouiri: an offensive leader who is long overdue
At the heart of the questions, the role ofAmine Gouiri. Recruited with high expectations, the striker is struggling to establish himself as the team's offensive leader. Jorge Sampaoli was blunt about it:
« Amine Gouiri offensive leader? For now, it is not. »
These comments reflect disappointment towards a player supposed to lead the Rennes attack. The coach hopes for a rapid rise in power from the Algerian international. However, to date, his contribution remains below expectations, accentuating the team's collective difficulties.
Collective organization: key to recovery
For Sampaoli, the solution involves better tactical organization. The coach insists on the need to avoid any form of disorder on the field, particularly during the next crucial meeting against Saint-Étienne:
« If against Saint-Étienne we play in a disorderly manner, we will lose. »
This warning underlines the importance of cohesion and collective balance in the face of an adversary who is always difficult to maneuver. According to Sampaoli, individualism will not be enough to redress the situation. The team must learn to function as a cohesive unit.
« We can get by playing a little anarchically, but in these cases, you need players who make the difference on their own, and in Rennes, for the moment, I don't see that kind of player. »
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