Antonetti: “Some leaders must emerge from this team”

Questioned by sports newspaper L’Équipe, Frédéric Antonetti shared his feeling before his squad return to training this morning.

Even though 2011-2012 will come as an extension of the previous season, the departure of some important players, especially Nicolas Douchez and Jérôme Leroy, should force some of the remaining players to assume more responsibilities. “Some leaders must emerge from this team, Antonetti hints. The young players must confirm. I expect more from some of the lads. Montaño had a correct season but he can do much better, so can Dalmat and Tettey ».

In order to reinforce this squad, a few transfers are expected. “We need players to arrive in attack to make the rotation either, the Rennes manager explains. It doesn’t mean the forwards already in the squad are not considered. We need a left back, since we don’t have a natural player at this position. Then we will have to consider things at midfield. On that area, there are many players and they all have nearly the same profile. The month of July will bring us answers”.
Finally, Stade Rennes – who wish to keep Kader Mangane – still hope to find an agreement with him, and possibly even make his sign a contract extension. “Kader has two years left on his contract, so we have a say on the matter, Antonetti affirms. I had a chat with him, and I really hope it will get in order».