PSG will face Rennes at Roazhon Park on Friday night as they aim to maintain their lead in Ligue 1, while Rennes looks to improve their chances of European qualification.
Rennes is currently in sixth place with 31 points from 21 matches. PSG leads the league with 51 points, boasting the best offensive and defensive records.
Match Preview and Team News
- Date: Friday, 13th February.
- Kick-off: 6pm BST.
- Venue: Roazhon Park, Rennes.
Rennes Team News
Rennes is experiencing turmoil after dismissing head coach Habib Beye, following five matches without a win (1 draw and 4 losses).
Their recent loss to Lens not only affected their standings but also resulted in a severe shoulder injury to centre-back Jérémy Jacquet, who may need surgery and could miss the remainder of the season.
Defender Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal is also unavailable due to a thigh injury, which will keep him out for several weeks.
Injuries continue to plague the team, with Przemysław Frankowski and Djaoui Cissé missing their third consecutive match. Glen Kamara is a doubt with an ankle injury, and new signing Yassir Zabiri is yet to debut due to fitness issues.
The goalkeeping situation is uncertain as well; first-choice Brice Samba was left out of the squad against Lens following a reported disagreement with Beye. Interim coach Tambouret must decide whether to reinstate him.
PSG Team News
PSG is in good spirits and nearly at full strength. However, midfielder Fabián Ruiz remains sidelined with a knee injury, missing his fourth match.
Winger Quentin Ndjantou is out due to a hamstring issue, and academy player Senny Mayulu is also unavailable after a recent muscle problem.
On a positive note, Achraf Hakimi is back from suspension, allowing Warren Zaïre-Emery to return to midfield after previously filling in as a defender.
Form
Rennes
Rennes is struggling, having gone five games without a win, with four losses, including significant defeats to Lorient (0-2), Monaco (0-4), and Lens (1-3), along with a 3-0 loss to Marseille in the Coupe de France.
Despite this poor form, they remain sixth in the standings, just two points away from fifth place and one point ahead of Strasbourg, supported by a stronger home record of five wins, three draws, and two losses in ten league games.
PSG
PSG comes into this match riding a wave of confidence with seven straight victories in Ligue 1, starting with a 5-0 win over Rennes in the previous encounter.
Overall, they have achieved four wins, one draw, and one loss in their last six matches, including victories against Lille, Auxerre, Strasbourg, and Marseille, alongside a draw against Newcastle in the Champions League and a close loss to Sporting.
Predicted Lineups
Rennes: Samba; Seidu, Rouault, Brassier; Nordin, Camara, Rongier, Merlin, Tamari; Lepaul, Embolo
PSG: Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaïre-Emery, Vitinha, Neves; Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Barcola
How to Watch Rennes vs PSG?
Fans in the UK can stream the match on Amazon Prime Video UK’s Ligue 1 coverage.
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