REN vs CHE Fantasy Preview:
Chelsea will be raring to make their trip to the Roazhon Park on Tuesday fruitful as they will be challenging Rennes in their next Champions League fixture. They will be walking into this fixture on the back of a rippling victory against a technically undercooked Newcastle as an own goal from Federico Fernandez and a calm finish from Tammy Abraham sank the ship for Magpies.
Rennes, on the contrary, will have to walk on eggshells, considering the fact, as they savoured their last victory on the 31st of October against Brest. Post that triumph, they have been hurt by Chelsea where the Blues exploited the number average to pump in three goals, which was followed by another imposing drubbing to PSG as they trounced Rennes by the exact same margin like that of the last game. On last Friday, Rennes went down fighting to Bordeaux as Ben Arfa’s 37th minute strike was enough to leave them reeling at ground zero.
This encounter at their home will be of emphatic salience to Rennes as they are currently in the rock-bottom of the table with half of the league stage gone. Any further slip-up from here will confirm their banishment from this year’s Champion’s League. Chelsea, however, will be hell-bent to secure a victory in this stoush as it will cement their place at the top, creating monumental pressure for their Russian pursuers in the points table. These are our fantasy picks for tomorrow’s game.
Match details:
Rennes vs Chelsea
11:25 PM
REN vs CHE: Head to head
In the solitary face-off between these two teams, Chelsea relished unparalleled sway as they eased past Rennes in stunning fashion, thanks to a brace from German sniper, Timo Werner and an exotic finish from English marksman, Tammy Abraham. Rennes had to play with ten men as their Brazilian left-back, Dalbert was given marching orders in the first-half itself.
REN vs CHE Probable Teams:
Rennes: Alfred Gomis, Brandon Soppy, Damien Da Silva, Nayef Aguerd, Adrien Truffert, Eduardo Camavinga, Benjamin Bourigeaud, Martin Terrier, Romain Del Castillo, Serhou Guirassy, Flavien Tait
Chelsea: Edouard Mendy, Reece James, Kurt Zouma, Thiago Silva, Ben Chilwell, N’Golo Kante, Jorginho, Mason Mount, Hakim Ziyech, Tammy Abraham, Callum Hudson-Odoi
Picks to consider:
Romain Del Castillo has been the solitary shaft of hope for Rennes in their dark phase in the recent fixtures. He has exuded promise and will continue to spearhead the attacking forces for the French stalwarts.
Mason Mount is a diminutive ball of unlimited energy who can make miracles happen with his thunderous strikes. May it be from the yonder or the D-box, his sharp eye for the net is an instinct that has always drawn plaudits.
Captaincy Choices:
1. Tammy Abraham
2. Hakim Ziyech
Match Prediction: Who will win today?
On papers, Chelsea will be the clear favourites to seal this encounter considering their blazing attacking force. However, Rennes may stage an upset, given the urgency that they have up their sleeves for qualification in the next round.
