Habib Beye and Rennes Celebrate Their Remarkable Comeback

This Friday, Rennes faced Paris FC as they kicked off the 12th matchday of Ligue 1. The match was challenging against a resilient newly-promoted team, and Rennes was still recovering from the uncertain departure of Habib Beye as coach. Despite a significant victory against Strasbourg last weekend (4-1), Rennes was not fully back to form. Ultimately, SRFC displayed promising resilience this Friday. Although not dominant, Rennes nearly conceded several times. However, a late counterattack saw Breel Embolo score the decisive goal, giving Rennes a valuable win (0-1).

This victory is a huge boost for Habib Beye’s team, which has faced uncertainty in recent weeks. With this being their second consecutive win before the international break, the momentum feels positive. After the match, Embolo shared his feelings about his impactful entry and goal: “We knew it was a tough match. They’ve been performing well since their promotion. We struggled but aimed to keep our momentum. We knew we would have our chance, and I’m glad I could help the team. We’ve suffered in terms of results, so this win is essential. It’s a collective victory.“

Beye’s Insight on the Victory and His Future

Habib Beye can finally breathe a sigh of relief. Just weeks away from potential dismissal, the 48-year-old coach has tactically steered his team to these two significant results. This run temporarily places Rennes in 8th and alleviates Beye’s concerns. In an interview with Ligue 1+, he expressed his joy: “This victory is very welcome, especially since we’ve faced difficulties. They had chances, and we were fortunate. Recently, luck wasn’t on our side, but tonight it was. Breel scored at critical moment; that’s what great strikers do. It’s good to follow up with another win. The pressure we felt was understandable due to our recent results. I’ve also mentioned that our draws had encouraging aspects. The team has shown progress; with more consistency, we can achieve great things. We must keep going and continue our development.“

In the post-match press conference, Beye addressed his precarious position: “Football moves fast. That’s why it was crucial to maintain stability around the club and my situation. We need to keep in that direction with everyone contributing, including experienced players and those who aren’t starting. It’s vital.” When asked about Beye’s situation and the team’s back-to-back victories, Esteban Lepaul praised his coach: “I’m not sure if he’s safe, but he’s implemented effective strategies. It’s paying off. This is just the beginning of something positive.” Clearly, there are encouraging signs emerging from Rennes.