Craftsman of the successes of the 2018/19 season, Clément Grenier was no longer part of Julien Stéphan’s plans, but he is back at the heart of the Rennes system, which will try to hang on to the leading car of Ligue1, this Sunday, January 24 , against Lille.
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The winning goal against Metz just before the Christmas break was his first since August 2019. “It was a bit complicated. But I continued to work, to believe in myself “, says Clément Grenier.
Injuries, competition with the young prodigy Eduardo Camavinga, the midfielder who shone in the Europa League (until the round of 16) and the Coupe de France (until the title) a year and a half ago, has indeed chained the matches at the start of last season, but from the fall of 2019, his playing time was reduced to heartache.
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Given starting for a year, he persevered
In Rennes, he was given “starting” for a year. But for lack of interesting proposals, he preferred to stay, without losing hope of emerging from the shadows.
“The problem with Clem ‘is that he has had a lot of physical problems and when you do not chain matches, it’s complicated. Especially when the team is doing well, because it’s hard to change things “, explains his former teammate and opponent on Sunday Benjamin André.
After Metz (1-0), he scored against Lyon (2-2) on January 9, then in Brest (1-2) the following Sunday. And the trio he forms with Terrier and Bourigeaud, well helped by Doku’s acceleration, has a total of seven goals and four assists over the last five matches.
This January 24, Bourigeaud will be suspended, but coach Julien Stéphan intends to preserve this new balance so as not to be left behind by Lille, second in the standings with six points ahead of Rennes.
Abroad next season?
For Clément Grenier, at the end of his contract in June, it is also a new opportunity to score points with potential recruiters. British media have spoken of the interest shown in him by Premier League clubs …
He himself says he is tempted by an adventure abroad. In December, he didn’t even close the door to a quick start: “I don’t know what will happen in January. I love this club and as long as I am given the opportunity to play, I will give my best for this club. What I want is to keep playing and have people believe in me “.
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