Rennes predicted XI v Marseille: Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal benched

Rennes predicted XI v Marseille: Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal benched Following a difficult start to the season, Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal is set to be benched for Stade Rennais’ game against Olympique de Marseille on Friday night. The Moroccan was left out of the matchday squad entirely last week. It came following stinging criticism from Franck Haise, who called on the centre-back to raise his level. It had been an error-strewn start to Ait Boudlal’s campaign. It came amid links to an exit from Roazhon Park. Fulham were a touted suitor. Rennes have no injury concerns to contend with tonight, although Alidu Seidu and Djaoui Cissé could miss out as they build up their fitness. The pair were deemed surplus to requirements over the summer, but neither secured a move away from the Breton club. Rennes likely line-up v Marseille Brice Samba; Mahamadou Nagida, Anthony Rouault, Charlie Cresswell, Przemyslaw Frankowski; Valentin Rongier; Moussa Al-Tamari, Adrien Thomasson, Mahdi Camara, Ludovic Blas; Esteban Lepaul. (L’Éq) GFFN | Luke Entwistle