Rennes predicted XI v Sturm Graz: Franck Haise to rotate in Europa League opener

Stade Rennais open their UEFA Europa League campaign with a visit to Sturm Graz on Wednesday night. Franck Haise is expected to rotate his side for the encounter.

Przemyslaw Frankowski is the only Rennes player definitely out of this UEL tie, whilst Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal is also a doubt for the fixture. In any case, it is Anthony Rouault who is expected to start alongside England youth international Charlie Cresswell at the back tonight. In the place of Frankowski, it is Bryan Reynolds who is expected to get the nod.

In midfield, Mahdi Camara may drop out, giving a chance to Sébastien Szymanski to make an impression, whilst Eliezer Mayenda, who has yet to convince since joining the Breton club could start on the right of the attack in Austria.

Rennes likely line-up v Sturm Graz

Brice Samba; Quentin Merlin, Anthony Rouault, Charlie Cresswell, Bryan Reynolds; Adrien Thomasson, Valentin Rongier, Sébastien Szymanski; Moussa Al-Taamari, Esteban Lepaul, Eliezer Mayenda. (L’Éq)

GFFN | Luke Entwistle