Head West for FC Metz. This Sunday, Fred Antonetti’s men go to Roazhon Park to face Stade Rennais. Everything opposes these two teams.
The club at the Croix de Lorraine, which has not won for more than two months, is fighting to stay in Ligue 1. And if its defense has regained some bite, in recent weeks, its attack is one of the worst Europe since the start of the return phase, with only two small goals scored.
Even if it has just been eliminated in the European Cup by the English of Leicester, Stade Rennais is in good shape in the league. The Bretons have won their last four games and have scored 14 goals. He is a credible competitor for qualification for the next Champions League.
Delaine, absent at the last minute
Announced, Friday, as restored, after missing the reception of RC Lens, Thomas Delaine ultimately does not appear in the Messin group for this trip to Rennes.
Matthieu Udol, Fabien Centonze, Jean-Armel Kana-Biyik, Boubacar Traoré and Vincent Pajot are also absent.
On the other hand, suspended during the last day, Ibrahim Amadou, is back.
Stade Rennais, one of the finest teams in Ligue 1
With 57 goals scored since the start of the championship, the Rouge et Noir have the second best attack in the championship. On the strength of its 15 victories in Ligue 1, Stade Rennais relies on a well-oiled collective, lined with quality individuals, like its striker Martin Terrier14 achievements this season.
During the first leg, last October, FC Metz did not weigh very heavily against the Bretons, losing 3 to 0 at St Symphorien. A score already acquired at half-time!