AS Monaco – Stade Rennais. What to remember from Bruno Genesio’s press conference
Difficult to eclipse the heads the stinging setback received Sunday by Stade Rennais at Roazhon Park, by its neighbor Lorient (0-1). Even less at the time of moving (Saturday, 5 p.m.), on the lawn of AS Monaco, which, if it failed on Wednesday to qualify for the Champions League play-offs by yielding to PSV Eindhoven, had made a successful start to the championship last Saturday, winning in Strasbourg. Between the expected reaction of the Rouge et Noir, and a transfer window that continues to stir, Bruno Genesio took stock this Thursday.
A reaction expected in Monaco
The only very high-ranking team to lose on the first day of Ligue 1, Stade Rennais hopes to finally unlock its counter on Saturday, in Monaco. But even more than the accounting aspect, it is on the attitude that the Rouge et Noir are expected to turn this week. Suspected of having fallen into a form of ease against FC Lorient who live above all for maintenance, Bruno Genesio’s men could not afford such a lack of simplicity or efficiency against Monaco. “We learned all the lessons, we talked about it, we watched the editing, we commented. It’s good that Monaco arrives from this second day to put our ideas back in place.”judged the Rennes coach.
The technician is still thinking about the possibility of modifying his starting lineup, or even changing the system of play against the Monegasques, without blaming his players. “To say that the players went through it is a big word. There are some players who haven’t been at the level they used to be. It could happen. We also know that during this period, there are sometimes somewhat parasitic ideas that can cause players to not be, unconsciously, as concerned or focused on their task. It can be explanations, but not excuses, we have to react very quickly. »
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Bruno Genesio confirms the arrival of Arnaud Kalimuendo…
In this mercato evoked in veiled words, Stade Rennais has also recorded a new advance this Thursday. Bruno Genesio has indeed confirmed, as announced on Wednesday, the arrival of Arnaud Kalimuendo. “He is in the process of passing the examinations necessary for the medical examination. »
The striker, on loan for two consecutive seasons to RC Lens from Paris Saint-Germain, could qualify as soon as they move to Monaco on Saturday. “We hope that we will have good news tonight. Everything must be settled tonight so that he can play on Saturday. »
… and the search for a midfielder, while Baptiste Santamaria is of interest to AC Milan
The recruitment of Arnaud Kalimuendo does not close the Rennes transfer window in terms of arrivals, as the technician also recalled this afternoon. A box-to-box midfielder is indeed still being tracked. “We are looking for a player with a bit more impact in the middle, with a profile that is a little different from the players we have. Even if we have young players who have shown very interesting things, today we have five players in this sector and I think it would not be too much to have one more. developed Bruno Genesio.
At the same time, the club must also face requests for some of its executives, like the proven interest of AC Milan for Baptiste Santamaria. The former Angevin, also present at a press conference, said he did not ask himself the question of whether or not to join the Italian team, while Bruno Genesio hopes to keep him. “I want to have the best team possible, and therefore keep as many players as possible who played last season. Afterwards, there are personal choices, opportunities, which mean that you don’t always do as you want when you are a coach. You have to accept it, otherwise you have to do another job. »
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