Rennes prepares to face Nantes in a third friendly match, and coach Habib Beye plans to adopt a 5-3-2 roster. This configuration will highlight an offensive trident in the middle of the field, with Valentin Rongier as a key element. The team should include several new recruits, whose presence is expected for this match, although some players like Quentin Merlin are still in recovery and Djaoui Cisse, returning from vacation after a prolonged season by Euro Espoirs, are not yet available. Rongier, meanwhile, is operational and will train with Seko Fofana and Ludovic Blas before the game.

This friendly match represents a return for Valentin Rongier in Nantes, his former club, and will take place behind closed doors. Habib Beye will continue to refine its defensive strategy, which should be based on a three-central defence, a provision tested during Friday’s training. Mousa Al-Tamari could occupy the right piston position, while Lilian Brassier is absent from the training session. Aliou Seidou and Jérémy Jacquet are also available for this game which will be played in two half 45 minutes and will be broadcasted on Youtube.

The likely composition of the Rennes team for this friendly match is as follows: Samba as goaltender, Al-Tamari on the right side, Hateboeer, Jacquet, Rouault and Nagida in defense, Rongier, Fofana and Blas in the middle of the field, and Mei Té and Kalimuendo in attack. This meeting is an important step in preparing Rennes before the start of the season, allowing the team to test different formations and adapt to the opponent. The outcome of this friendly match will give an indication of the current form of the team and the coach’s tactical choices for the rest.