Jorge Sampaoli must revive a very worrying 14th Stade Rennais. If the Argentinian has confidence in his method and his tactical system, he knows that he needs reinforcements. We already know the first profiles he is looking for in the transfer window.
If Messi rhymes with Lionel in Argentina, the Argentinian Messiah of Rennes is rather called Jorge Sampaoli. The fiery technician is eagerly awaited in Brittany with a candidate for Europe who is currently flirting with the red zone. Stade Rennais has won only one of its last 7 matches in Ligue 1, taking two slaps before the break (4-0 at Auxerre, 0-2 at home against Toulouse). Sampaoli took over from Stéphan and will try to impose his method. This worked wonders in Marseille during the 2021-2022 season but is it adaptable to the Breton squad?
Sampaoli expects 3 to 4 reinforcements in January
The Argentine coach appreciates defenses with three central players in particular and versatile full-backs. According to information from The Teamhe was won over by many Rennes players, particularly in attack. Behind, it's more complicated even if Alidu Seidu and Adrien Truffert caught his attention. The sports daily announces that Jorge Sampaoli in any case requires the recruitment of three or even four players for January.
The former OM coach is calling for a central defender as a priority to be able to build his three-at-the-back system. He also wants a midfielder with a technical profile, capable of being effective in front of goals. These two players must be experienced. Finally, even if he reassured Steve Mandanda when he arrived at Rennes, Sampaoli is seriously considering bringing a goalkeeper more suited to his game. Unlike Marseille where Pablo Longoria was sometimes cautious, Stade Rennais has the financial means to respond to the demands of the demanding Argentinian. Santa Claus could therefore be generous in Rennes this winter.
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