Montaño, Dalmat and Doumbia out against Arles-Avignon

For this first match day in the Ligue 1 return legs, Stade Rennes is hosting Arles-Avignon this Saturday. Frédéric Antonetti will have to build his squad taking into account the absence of four important players. Beside the long term injuries of Apam and Marveaux, Stéphane Dalmat (thigh) and Victor Hugo Montaño (Hamstring) are both out.

The absence of the striker is a real worry, bearing in mind Stade Rennes’ attacking issues. He is replaced in the squad by youngster Frank Julienne.

Missing last week-end because of an ankle injury, Jirès Kembo could train normally this week. His return is the good news of the day.

New recruit Razak Boukari will also play his first game with Rennes in the league.

The Rennes midfield will be handicapped with the absence of two players. On top of Dalmat’s injury, Doumbia will be serving the first match of his sentence, after the heavy sanction received from the LFP’s Discipline Commission for his bad challenge during Bordeaux-Rennes (four games ban). Nicolas Douchez should be returning in Rennes’ goals.

Stade rennais FC

- Goalkeepers : Carrasso, Douchez
- Defenders : Boye, Danzé, Kana-Biyik, Mangane, Théophile-Catherine, Souprayen
- Midfielders : Brahimi, Lemoine, Leroy, Mandjeck, M’Vila, Tettey
- Forwards: Boukari, Camara, Julienne, Kembo

• Injured : Apam (fitness), Marveaux (thigh), Dalmat (thigh), Montaño (hamstring)
• Suspended: Doumbia
• Manager’s choice : Dembélé, Diallo, Caro, Issah, Jebbour, Kandji