Stade Rennais receives Nîmes at Roazhon Park for this 38th day and last day of Ligue 1. An imperative victory if Rennes wants to discover the new Europa League Conference. Monaco must also win in Lens. We explain to you why the European Cup is so important for the Reds and Blacks.
The season on a match
Stade Rennais will see its season be played out on a match, a day of the championship, even if it is no longer master of its destiny. Successful season in case of qualification, or missed season in case of 7e place. “We can sum it up like this, admet Bruno Genesio. But I wouldn’t say it’s a failed season, because there have been a lot of good things, such as the historic participation in the Champions League or the very good start to the season, when Stade Rennais was leader. Obviously there were more difficult bad times. “
This vision, certainly Manichean, which wants the club to play big on Sunday, is however founded, because the club posted high ambitions at the start of the season and recruited accordingly. A European Cup, whatever it is, is therefore crucial.
Europe, a key element of the transfer window
Europe is also decisive for the summer transfer window that will follow, especially as there is no shortage of construction sites. “When you are a player, the sporting project is very important. Obviously, this is an additional attraction to attract players of a higher standing ”, assures Bruno Genesio. Or to keep some, and in particular Eduardo Camavinga, courted by some of the biggest European clubs. Playing Europe could also influence Nzonzi’s decision to stay.
Europe, for its adrenaline
But for the technician, winning a European Cup is also important for the adrenaline it generates in a group and for the added motivation it provides. Europe tires organizations, but makes players grow. “What we like is the competition, whether we are a coach or a player, Genesio insists. We like to play big matches. We want to play every three days, rather than having long weeks where we train and where we only prepare for one match. It is very important in this context to achieve our goal. “
As an extension, it is also for the public who, in Rennes, is a major player in these great European evenings.
Europe yes, but …
As important as it is, qualifying for the Europa League remains a short-term objective for Stade Rennais. However, the Breton club sees further and has a sporting project, in the medium or long term, thanks to the power and loyalty of its shareholder, François Pinault. Missing Europe this season would be a failure, not a drama, after three consecutive qualifiers. “The future of Stade Rennais does not depend on this qualification. There is a project that is in place, in the long term, which is tempting. Even more when we see the situation of French football. We are fortunate to have a shareholder who is very attached to his club. We won’t have the same problems as others “, Underlines the coach of the Rouge et Noir. The bankruptcy of Mediapro combined with the health crisis and this closed-door season will cost a lot of money and risk plunging some fragile clubs into serious trouble. Rennes is not one of them, even if the manna from Europe is always welcome.
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