Stade Rennais prioritized strengthening their offense this summer, especially after the departure of last season`s top scorer, Arnaud Kalimuendo, who moved to Nottingham Forest. To fill this void, the club opted to sign not one, but two new strikers to bolster their goalscoring capabilities.
Esteban Lepaul made his initial appearance for the club against his former side, Angers SCO, before the recent international break, managing to score in the 1-1 draw. Following this match, on transfer deadline day, Breel Embolo was acquired from AS Monaco in a €13 million deal.
Manager Habib Beye is expected to quickly integrate his new attacking duo. It is anticipated that Lepaul and Embolo will lead the forward line, with Embolo likely replacing Musa Al-Taamari in the starting lineup. Aside from this potential change, the squad is largely expected to remain consistent as they seek to achieve their second victory of the current season.
Predicted Lyon Starting XI vs Rennes
- Brice Samba;
- Quentin Merlin, Lilian Brassier, Jérémy Jacquet, Anthony Rouault, Przemysław Frankowski;
- Seko Fofana, Ludovic Blas, Valentin Rongier;
- Esteban Lepaul, Breel Embolo.
