Mika Faye celebrates its premiere: First start for Stade Rennais against Monaco!

Mika Faye celebrates its premiere: First start for Stade Rennais against Monaco!

MIKAYIL NGOR FAYE, the only 20-year-old Senegalese defender, will receive his first start-up nomination for Stade Rennais this Saturday evening at 7:00 p.m. GMT against AS Monaco. This decision follows a long phase of waiting, since Faye had to stay on the bench in the first five games of Ligue 1 before he was substituted for 24 minutes in the meeting against Paris Saint-Germain last week. The performance in this game was challenging, but this did not cause his trainer, Julien Stéphan, to doubt him.

Faye came to Stade Rennais this summer, but was affected by physical problems and sub -optimal season preparation. "He is one of the players who came to us from FC Barcelona with little time," said Stéphan. The difficulties were strengthened by a stay in the national team in September when he was not nominated for the games and therefore missed important training sessions. He had to spend the first games on the bench, which was certainly frustrating for him.

complex integration into the team

Integration into the team was a challenge for Faye, especially after he had hardly any game practice. Now that it is in good shape, the game against Monaco could be the turning point for him. Stéphan emphasizes that it is important to give him the opportunity to find rhythm on the pitch and to develop automatisms with its new teammates. "He has interesting qualities and a good athletics," the coach noted, while pointing out the need to give him enough opportunities so that he can demonstrate his skills.

Despite the difficulties in his first game against Paris, Stéphan has confidence in Faye. "We cannot judge him for a single mistake. He has shown potential and it is time to integrate him into our defensive," added Stéphan. Faye will now get the chance to shine on large stages and demonstrate that he has what it takes to play in the starting eleven.

The upcoming game against AS Monaco could not only be a personal challenge for Faye, but also a decisive moment for the season of Stade Rennais. The pressure will be high, after all, the fans have high expectations of him after being announced this season as one of the most promising new additions.

The training and the previous experience will be crucial how Faye will be against a strong Monégasques team. Stéphan is optimistic that Faye can show his skills on the pitch. "We will have to put him in a quality situation to correct it," he said.

For more information about Mikayil Ngor Faye and Stade Rennais, see the report on wiwsport.com .