Brice Samba returns, a boost for Franck Haise against Olympiakos

The Rennes goalkeeper Brice Samba, thirty‑two years old, should recover from his muscle problem and start against Olympiakos in the Europa League at 4:30 pm, good news for coach Franck Haise.

According to L’Équipe, the “homegrown” Brice Samba will regain his place in the Rennes goal when hosting Olympiakos at Roazhon Park in the Europa League at 4:30 pm.

Haise wants more intensity in midfield.

Samba’s return would be valuable for the coach, who could thus quickly recover one of his key players.

Samba was an important element in Haise’s plans, his presence offering more serenity to the Breton back line.

Lepaul absent, Samba returns: Haise's challenge before Olympiakos

Tactically, Haise should keep his 3‑5‑2 system.

He expects a reaction from the midfield, especially in off‑ball work, and wants to see his players increase their runs and have a greater impact in collective efforts.

Olympiakos, second in the Greek championship, represents a major challenge for Rennes.

Uncertainties around Rongier, Aït‑Boudlal and Lepaul

Two Rennes players, Valentin Rongier and Abdelhamid Aït‑Boudlal, remain uncertain due to muscle problems, but are announced as starters.

Their physical condition will have to be monitored until kickoff, and their absence could force Haise to adjust his setup.

Esteban Lepaul is again unavailable for the match against OLYMPIAKOS, still hampered by an ankle sprain and having not resumed collective training.