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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.
Opposed to Spain, Abdoulaye Diallo and the French U19s managed a real achievement by beating the “Roja” (2-1) in the U19 European Nations Championship final. The young Rennes goalkeeper earned his first ever trophy, and will play the U20 World Cup next year with the same generation of French players. He is the tenth player trained in Rennes to win this continental in this age category.
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.
Less than ten days from the Ligue 1 restart, the pre-season goes on at the Stade Rennais, with a second summer camp in Ouistreham (Normandy). At the end of this short, 3 days long training camp, the “Rouge et Noir” will play their final friendly game against Caen, this Saturday.
For their penultimate preparation game to the 2010-2011 season, Rennes won on their Route de Lorient pitch against the Legia Warsaw (1-0). A success snatched in the second half through a penalty by Leroy (75’) after a foul on Montaño.
After two consecutive defeats, the Stade Rennais hosts Polish side Legia Warsaw this Wednesday (18h00) at the Stade de la Route de Lorient. Looking for confidence, Frédéric Antonetti’s men need to come back to the winning ways just a few days from Ligue 1 restarting. A game to follow live on Stade Rennais Online (French only).
This Monday, Mickaël Pagis announced his retirement from football. The Stade Rennais striker, big favourite of the Route de Lorient supporters, is now thinking about his future. He is considering joining Frédéric Antonetti’s staff as a coach for the attacking lines.
Mickaël Pagis invited the press to La Piverdière this afternoon, to officially announce his retirement from football, aged 37. Brought to Rennes by Pierre Dréossi in 2007, the striker from Angers managed to make himself a special place in the supporters’ hearts with his incredible technical skills and a few moments of magic.
A first-choice substitutes since several seasons, Romain Danzé is expect to enter the starting eleven as a right back this year… if Rod Fanni’s transfer is completed. Interviewed on So Foot’s website, the Breton is clear on his desire to play. And he warns he will leave if he isn’t given the chance.
After a defeat against Brest last Wednesday (0-1), Stade Rennais lost again in a friendly game against another Brittany team, the FC Lorient this Saturday (2-1). Losing 2-0 at half-time after two goals from Ecuele Manga (37’) et Gameiro (39’, on penalty kick), Rennes will wait the end of the second half-time to score with Brahimi (90’). Despite an increase in the level of aggressiveness, the score will remain the same during the 30 minute extra time period.
After the defeat against Brest in the last friendly, Frédéric Antonetti is in doubt. The Stade Rennais manager is convinced his team won’t be at its full potential for the restart of the Ligue 1 season. Mainly because of recurrent problems in front of the goals, but also due to the absence of several player.
Rennes has been defeated by Brest (0-1) Wednesday evening, for their third pre-season friendly. A game in which Antonetti could try a few changes to his usual starting line-up, with Dalmat – a new signing – and Brahimi included in the starting eleven. The attacking line was composed of Bangoura, Montaño & Marveaux.
It's a Stade Rennais Online information, Stade Rennais president Patrick Le Lay is expected to meet tomorrow with Fenerbahçe's board, to discuss a possible transfer of Asamoah Gyan to Istanbul. At the center of talks: The Ghanaian striker's transfer fee.
A few weeks before the league restarts, Samuel Souprayen has extended his contract for Rennes by 3 more years, being now tied to the club until June 2014. A strong vote of confidence offered by Rennes’ staff towards his young defender from Reunion Island.
After a first success against Laval (3-0), the Stade Rennais will meet Brest this Wednesday at the Stade Municipal, Combourg (18:30). Less than three weeks before the Ligue 1 restarts, the “Rouge et Noir” are expected to confirm their improvement.
Stéphane Dalmat, the last recruit at the Stade Rennais, has been introduced to the press this morning. He arrives in Brittany preceded by a sulphurous reputation. Both the player and the club tried to tone down Dalmat’s bad boy reputation.
Following a draw against Nantes on Wednesday (1-1), The Stade Rennais won their second friendly in this 2010-2011 pre-season. A success built in the second half with a completely changed team, thanks to a brace of goals from Badiane (46’,53’) on two assists from Camara, and a third goal by Bangoura (85’)
Contracted to the Stade Rennais until June 2011, Sylvain Marveaux announced he refuses the idea to sign an extension with the “Rouge et Noir”. The winger, who had been in talks with the club since April regarding a contract extension, is now willing to terminate his contract with Rennes, and avoid any « clash » on his way out.
Readers of the Stade Rennais Online forums received the information on Tuesday afternoon. Just as Stephane Dalmat’s transfer to Rennes seemed to have been abandoned, the Sochaux Midfielder will sign – most likely this week-end – a contract with the Stade Rennais. The final twist?
In their first friendly of the 2010-2011 pre-season, the Stade Rennais drew against Nantes (1-1). Trailing after a goal by Djordjevic (11’), Rennes grabbed a late equaliser through Tongo Hamed Doumbia (84’). In this game, Frédéric Antonetti could get a full view of his squad, with a completely different squad in each half.
Speaking on French radio RMC, Rennes' general manager, Pierre Dréossi gave an update on the various transfer rumours about the club, and particularly on the case of striker Asamoah Gyan, currently coveted by several foreign clubs. As far as arrivals are concerned, he confirmed that Stéphane Dalmat remains the "priority" to strengthen Renne's midfield line.