Stade Rennais to Host Paris Saint-Germain Following Fixture Change
Stade Rennais will commence their season at home against Paris Saint-Germain, reversing the initial plans for the match due to a fungal infection affecting the pitch at Parc des Princes. The team is now set to entertain local fans at Roazhon Park.
This match offers the home crowd an opportunity to witness several new players making their competitive debuts. Coach Franck Haise is anticipated to field three newcomers this evening, with defender Charlie Cresswell likely making his first start.
In the midfield, Adrien Thomasson, who recently joined from RC Lens, will aim to support Rennes’ standout player and last season’s leading scorer, Esteban Lepaul. On the left wing, Issa Soumaré arrives from Le Havre AC, bringing valuable Ligue 1 experience, albeit with less publicity than his peers.
Rennes likely line-up v PSG
Brice Samba; Quentin Merlin, Charlie Cresswell, Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal, Przemysław Frankowski; Valentin Rongier; Issa Soumaré, Adrien Thomasson, Sebastian Szymański, Musa Al-Taamari; Esteban Lepaul. (L’Éq)
Stade Rennais were set to travel to the capital to face Paris Saint-Germain for their opening game of the season, but instead the news broke this week that they will be playing at home after the fixture was reversed due to a fungal infection affecting the Parc des Princes.
The home crowd at the Roazhon Park will therefore likely get a chance to watch some of their new signings get their first run out in a competitive game. Franck Haise is expected to hand out three debuts this evening, with Charlie Cresswell likely to start in defence.
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In midfield, Adrien Thomasson, who left RC Lens at the end of his contract, will look to feed Rennes’ big star and the league’s top scorer, Esteban Lepaul. Out on the left wing, Issa Soumaré arrived from Le Havre AC, with less fanfare than the other two, but is a proven Ligue 1 talent.
Rennes likely line-up v PSG
Brice Samba; Quentin Merlin, Charlie Cresswell, Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal, Przemysław Frankowski; Valentin Rongier; Issa Soumaré, Adrien Thomasson, Sebastian Szymański, Musa Al-Taamari; Esteban Lepaul. (L’Éq)
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