Rennes faced Nancy on Saturday for the 30th day of Ligue 1. Rennes, which was considered a contender for the podium at the beginning of the season, had not won for a month and was in 10th place before the match. With challenges such as poor management, injuries, and uncertainty about the future of coach Frédéric Antonetti, Rennes aimed to halt its decline in the ranking with the match against Nancy. Jean II Makoun and his teammates were looking to build confidence four weeks before their League Cup final.
Makoun emphasized the importance of preparing well for the final and believed that taking points in the upcoming league matches was crucial for arriving in good shape on the final day. He acknowledged the need to focus on winning matches and expressed concerns about potential suspensions for several players. Despite the looming final, Makoun stressed the importance of concentrating on the league to build confidence before the decisive match.
