Rennes president Holveck intends to continue working with his striker. “He’s a great striker. All our good players, we want to keep them. Mbaye is one of those, ”he said following the controversy of the Senegalese’s departure.
But the president’s position on Niang’s situation may not be shared by his coach. Mbaye Niang could indeed lose his place of holder in Rennes. His desire to leave is now behind him, but it is not guaranteed that he will have the total confidence of Julien Stephan. The latter even left doubt on the future of the Senegalese striker at a press conference.
“We had discussions. And you will understand that these discussions will remain private. We needed to discuss what had been said and done. Afterwards, and this is not specific to Mbaye, the transfer window ends on October 5 and I do not know what will happen. As long as he’s there, if I think it’s the best option for the attacking position, I would start him off. If I think someone else has shown more, more qualities during the training week, I would start someone else. We should not see any message in it about a departure or the fact that he remains, “said the Rennes coach, adding that Mbaye Niang above all” needed to find some rhythm “.
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