During their cohabitation at OM, tensions would have arisen between Brice Samba and Steve Mandanda. While the first has just joined the second at Stade Rennais, Jorge Sampaoli has spoken out on his hierarchy of goalkeepers. And the Argentinian coach affirmed that it was not yet defined. Brice Samba and Steve Mandanda are therefore more than ever in competition for the number 1 goalkeeper position.
While Jorge Sampaoli demanded a new goalkeeper, the Stade Rennais formalized the signing of Brice Samba during this winter transfer window. An arrival which jeopardizes Steve Mandanda’s number 1 goalkeeper position.
“We haven’t defined it yet”
During his last press conference, Jorge Sampaoli spoke out on his hierarchy of goalkeepers between Steve Mandanda et Brice Samba. And the coach of Stade Rennais admitted that he had not yet made his final choice. “We haven’t defined it yet. We have two training sessions left, we will see how he feels and what choices we have in front of us”confided Jorge Sampaolibefore discussing the recent difficulties of Steve Mandanda.
“Steve needs a lot of stability”
« Mandanda’s situation? This is a very difficult subject, which is discussed within the group. I already said it about his match against Nice, he was in a very uncomfortable situation. We must provide stability to allow it to be competitive. I know him very well, and for me as a coach, I consider that Steve needs a lot of stability”said Jorge Sampaolithe coach of Stade Rennais. While the relationship between Steve Mandanda et Brice Samba was tenseABOUTthe Breton walls could tremble soon with the arrival of the doorman of the RC Lens, and this, because they are in competition in Brittany.
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