midweek cup
Traveled, the guest 3-3 draw Fenerbahce, this ball did not take a pity, after all, at halftime Rennes 3-1 lead on the road, and if you win, Rennes will be an early round of lock the group first. Currently Rennes UEFA Cup group stage and Fenerbahce 11 points tied at the top of the table, the team because of the superiority of the head-to-head, next mid-week at home to beat Larnaca will be sure to group first. Because this year's UEFA Cup group first and second have a fundamental difference, so the midweek game, Rennes is still basically all the main force to play, the results not only failed to get the expected results, the main goalkeeper Mandanda also injured off the field. Pre-match list, the team's midfielder Dué was absent due to illness, Santa Maria is an old injury, and Mandanda was selected for the match because of his good recovery.
With poor results this season, manager Dalorio has already stepped down, and last round was the debut of assistant coach Pitau, and the team was still shut out 1-2. The loss to Lyon brought serious attrition to Montpellier, winger Mavididi dyed red and left the field, the main goalkeeper Omlin was replaced at half-time with an injury, in addition to the absence of these two main players, the team's top scorer Vai, the main defender Esteve, also to be suspended, in the lineup level, Montpellier is all bad news.
Rennes have won 5 out of 6 at home this season and have been impressive in Europe, while Montpellier have had a recent 4-game losing streak and have caught up with the bad news that 3 of their starters are suspended. Therefore, this game Rennes will be very hot. However, considering that Rennes missed the chance to get out of the Eredivisie early in midweek, it also brings a real impact to the team!
