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After having downgraded Steve Mandanda in Marseille, will Jorge Sampaoli reproduce the same pattern in Rennes? This is a more than likely hypothesis given recent news from the Breton club.
While Mandanda was number 1 in goals for Stade Rennais for several seasons, the club has formalized the arrival of Brice Samba, its former teammate and rival from Olympique de Marseille. Arriving from Racing Club de Lens, Samba is promised a starting place.
Sampaoli speaks for Mandanda
Last week, Sampaoli had already expressed his embarrassment towards Steve Mandanda, after the OM legend was the author of a big error leading to a goal against Nice (2-3). The Argentinian had the same tone at a press conference this Thursday…
“ It is a very delicate subject, which is discussed within the group, he explained. I already said it about his match against Nice, he was in a very uncomfortable situation. We must provide stability to allow it to be competitive. I know him very well, and for me as a coach, I consider that Steve needs a lot of stability“, concluded Sampaoli. Words which open the door a little more for the 2018 world champion…
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