Rennes failed to confirm their first two good games against Saint-Etienne. Questions are asked, mainly on the attacking line which doesn’t seem completely efficient for the ”Rouge et Noir”, third in the League after Saturday’s game.
The Stade Rennais hasn’t won at the Route de Lorient since March 20th. A negative streak the Bretons were not able to beat, once again, against Saint Etienne this Saturday (0-0). Lacking precision and organisation, Antonetti’s men dominated but lacked efficiency. And they disappointed the fans, who expected much more from their players.
A brief injury doubt after he had to leave training early on Wednesday and missed the Thursday session, Yann M’Vila is finally included in Frédéric Antonetti’s eighteen men squad to face the AS Saint-Étienne on Saturday evening (19:00, Route de Lorient)
Fabien Lemoine’s injury has marked everyone in the club with fear. Before playing against Saint-Étienne on Saturday, Frédéric Antonetti and his squad are still shocked with the latest news about the midfielder.
Contracted to Rennes until June 2012, Tongo Hamed Doumbia has signed a two years extension of his contract with the “Rouge et Noir”, the club’s official website announced today. The young midfielder is now tied to the Stade Rennais until June 2014.
The Stade Rennais will host Saint Etienne on Saturday evening (19 :00) at the Route de Lorient, in the Ligue 1’s third gameweek. A couple of days from the game, a preview of Saint Etienne’s game against the “Rouge et Noir” with Eric, webmaster of the Saint Etienne fan site ASSE-live.com.
Victim of a serious kidney injury on Saturday evening, following a hard challenge during the game against Nancy, Fabien Lemoine could be out for six months, Reynald Lemaitre announced to L’Equipe today. Remaining at Nancy’s hospital, the Rennes midfielder should be transferred to Rennes in the next few hours.
Taking full profit of a game they mainly played with 11 men against 10, Rennes easily beat Nancy (3-0) in the Ligue 1’s second game week. Now clear outsiders in this Championship, Rennes have got all it takes to do well in this 2010-2011 season, if they keep the same spirit and correct some details in their game. We look back on Rennes’ first victory of this season.
The Stade Rennais did not have any troubles to beat Nancy, 3-0 on Saturday night, and earned their first success of the 2010-2011 seasons. Rennes was helped by the circumstances, playing against ten men after only fifteen minutes, but waiting for the second half to break the deadlock through Montaño (50’). Brahimi with a superb shot (58’) and Bangoura (87’) added to the score line for Rennes.
Eighteen players will be travelling to Lorraine for the game against Nancy this Saturday, 7 pm. Suspended against Lille for the first game week, Montaño and M'Vila are back in the squad. Sylvain Marveaux is missing because of an adductor injury, Doumbia has been left in Rennes with the return of last week-end’s suspended players. No other changes compared to the group of eighteen players called against Lille.
For his first cap with France on Wednesday, Yann Mvila impressed the media, Antonetti and his teammates in the same way… A few hours before his first League game of the season, against Nancy, the young Rennes midfielder must learn to cope with his new status as a full international.
Ten Stade Rennais players were called up with their national teams for Wednesday’s international friendlies. All the Results:
Aged only 20, Yann M'Vila experienced his first start as a French full international on wednesday night, against Norway (2-1). Successful beginnings for Rennes' midfielder, included in the list of 30 for the World Cup in South Africa by former coach Raymond Domenech but eventually sidelined from the group of 23. Press Overview:
Before they travel to Nancy next Saturday, eleven Stade Rennais players have been called up in their respective national teams, for friendly games this Wednesday. International Round-up.
Held to a draw against Lille (1-1), the Stade Rennais showed a very conquering attitude, at the Stade de la Route de Lorient, as they faced one of this season’s main title contenders. However, the “Rouge et Noir” will have to show more composure when it comes to finishing, if they want to play a major role in this championship.Stade Rennais Onlinelooks back on this week-end’s game.
After Danzé and Souprayen, the Stade Rennais has officially announced Yacine Brahimi’s three year contract extension. Tied to the club until June 2011, the attacking midfielder has extended by three more years, and is now contracted to the club until June 2014.
In their first Ligue 1 game of the season, Rennes and Lille ended up on a draw (1-1). Rennes had the edge for most of the encounter, but the “Rouge et Noir” lacked composure in front of the goal to get past their opponents. An encouraging draw however, as Frédéric Antonetti’s men showed real abilities, to be confirmed in the near future.
This Saturday (21:00), the Stade Rennais will face Lille in the 2010-2011 Ligue 1 first game week. A difficult opening for the “Rouge et Noir”, opposed to a direct competitor for Europe. The mission won’t be easy against one of the title contenders, but this game could also be an occasion for Frédéric Antonetti’s men to sublime after a rather tasteless pre-season.
Rennes won’t be ready for their first Ligue 1 encounter of the season against Lille. Unusually nervous, the manager puts the blame on numerous outside reasons, which prevent him to enjoy a serene start of the new season.
This morning, Laurent Blanc revealed his first selection as France’s national coach, in prevision of Les Bleus’ friendly against Norway, on August 11th. Rarely before, a selection had generated so much expectations and speculation, mostly because of the sanction inflicted to the 23 members of the World Cup squad, punished for their involvement in the Knysna strike. A novel and much younger selection, in which no less than three Rennes players are included.
With eleven players leaving the club this summer, the Stade Rennais showed much activity on the transfer market, adding six new recruits to the professional squad. With a renewed defence, a midfield lacking spontaneity and an attack missing Jimmy Briand, the “Rouge et Noir” will probably need some time before being able to display their full ability as a team.
Speaking to RMC, Pierrre Dréossi gave a new update on the club’s summer transfer market. For the first time, he didn’t refuse the possibility of Gyan leaving the club this summer, in case a “serious offer” was addressed. The Pinault Family’s right-hand man also admitted the Stade Rennais would consider Bangoura’s departure, and affirms Fanni won’t leave Rennes for Atletico Madrid.
A few days from the League restart, the “Rouge et Noir” failed to impress during the friendly games, creating a general feeling of scepticism regarding Rennes’ competitiveness for the 2010-2011 season. Are we heading towards another transition year, or are we preparing for the so long expected success? Stade Rennais Online analyses Frédéric Antonetti’s men pre-season.
This Thursday, new French national coach Laurent Blanc will unveil his first selection, for a trip to Norway on August 11th. After his decision not to call any of the players having taken part in the South African World Cup chaos, the sanction could become an opportunity for a bunch of other players, including a few from the Stade Rennais. Overview.
The Servette Genève announced Julian Esteban’s arrival on Saturday evening on their website. The swiss striker, already loaned to Servette last season, has agreed on a contract termination with Rennes. Return on the player’s career in Brittany: A perfect flop.
After six games in as many preparation weeks, Frédéric Antonetti knows his squad. With eleven new players, he will know have to pick the best elements to prepare the Ligue 1 restart next Saturday
A week before the Ligue 1 kick-off against Lille, the Stade Rennais was held to a draw by Caen (1-1) for their final preparation friendly. Rennes scored first through Bangoura (34’), butCaen replied only 5 minutes later with a goal by El Arabi (39’). For this final test, Antonetti had decided to leave M’Vila and Montaño (banned for the first Ligue 1 game) on the bench. Souprayen, injured against Warsaw on Wednesday, was rested and left on the bench for this game.
This Saturday (19:00), Stade Rennais will play their final pre-season friendly against Caen, in Ouistreham. For this final rehearsal, the “Rouge et Noir” will have to show much more than they did last Wednesday against Legia Warsaw.
This Friday, the France U19 national team will face Spain in the European Championship final. Third choice in the goalkeeper hierarchy in Rennes, Abdoulaye Diallo has the chance to win his first major trophy since he turned professional. To manage this, the young Frenchmen will have to get past Spain, not an easy task for the “Bleuets”.
Staying ? Leaving ? The question disturbs the Stade Rennais striker. Meanwhile, back from the World Cup, the Ghanaian considers himself fit for the restart of the League. He accepted to answer our questions in the Route de Lorient corridors.