The Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) football team is gearing up for a challenging match against Stade Rennais this Sunday, marking the first game of the Ligue 1 season. The match is scheduled to kick off at 20:45 local time.

In anticipation of the encounter, Stade Rennais coach Franck Haise has shared insights into his team's strategy. He acknowledged the difficulty of facing PSG, stating, "When we play against Paris, we know we will have to run even more without the ball than usual. I’m not sure this will change much, but having our fans with us definitely makes a difference. I hope we can be more liberated to pose problems for them."

Despite the daunting task ahead, Haise emphasized that Rennes would not abandon its core principles. The team is expected to adopt a 4-1-4-1 formation, with captain Rongier positioned in front of a defense that will include new signing Cresswell. Another significant addition, Thomasson, is anticipated to play a crucial role in midfield, while Al-Tamari and Soumaré are expected to provide width on the flanks. Last season's top scorer, Esteban Lepaul, will lead the attack.

Here’s the expected lineup for Rennes: Samba; Frankowski, Aït Boudlal, Cresswell, Merlin; Rongier (c); Al-Tamari, Szymanski, Thomasson, Soumaré; Lepaul.

As the teams prepare for this exciting opener, fans are eager to see how Rennes will challenge the high-flying PSG, known for its offensive prowess.