Génésio was praised for his attractive football but the fluid style has turned functional and the wins have turned into defeats
By Eric Devin for Get French Football News
Before this weekend, Bruno Génésio would have been happy with his record against Lyon, the club he once played for and managed. The two devastating victories he achieved with Rennes against his former club in the 2021-22 season typified his freewheeling style. But the 1-0 defeat his team suffered to Lyon on Sunday may become his most significant result against his boyhood club.
Rennes were up against it – they had to play with 10 men for 85 minutes after Guéla Doué’s early dismissal – but losing to the bottom club in Ligue 1 suggests his position may have become unsalvageable. Rennes are a point above the bottom three, having won just two of their 12 league games this season. Despite the congested nature of the division, with just five points separating sixth and 16th, it’s a poor start. They have only won once in the league since the opening day.
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