Stade Rennais is currently facing a tumultuous period, sitting at 16th place in the Ligue 1 standings and grappling with internal tensions. The atmosphere within the club has become strained, exacerbated by recent conflicts between coach Philippe Montanier and midfielder Jean II Makoun.
According to reports from L’Equipe, tensions boiled over during a training session on Monday, sparked by a seemingly trivial incident: Makoun’s refusal to retrieve a ball that had gone out of play. While such disagreements are not uncommon in football clubs, this particular incident underscores the palpable tension within Stade Rennais, especially as the team grapples with three consecutive defeats.