AJ Auxerre will arrive at Roazhon Park this Sunday (5:15 PM) with a severely depleted squad to face Stade Rennais. Baptiste Lacomme said: "Le Stade Rennais accueille l’AJ Auxerre dimanche à 17h15 au Roazhon Park." Manager Will Still must cope with a cascade of absences that deprive his team of five key players.
A defence hit hard
The defensive situation is the most worrying. Bryan Okoh is unavailable with a serious knee injury. Christ Makosso is suspended due to an accumulation of yellow cards. Marvin Senaya is sidelined with a hamstring issue. These absences significantly weaken AJA's defensive block.
The midfield is also impacted. Assane Dioussé, suffering from an anterior cruciate ligament rupture in his knee, will be out. Telli Siwe, also dealing with muscular problems in his hamstrings, will also miss the match. These setbacks come as the team had just strung together three consecutive wins, including a 4-3 friendly victory over Clermont Foot.
Will Still will therefore have to find replacement solutions from a limited squad. The English manager can rely on the returning form of his attack, led by top scorer Cameron Archer with three goals this season. The team, currently 10th in the standings with six points, can check their fixtures for the rest of the season.
Opposite them, Franck Haise's Rennes will have a full squad available, promising a very difficult trip for AJA. Baptiste Lacomme said: "L’effectif rennais sera complet face à un Auxerre criblé de forfaits." The challenge at Rennes represents an opportunity to confirm this positive momentum despite the absences. The team selection will be scrutinised when the starting eleven is announced on Sunday afternoon.
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