a clash with Mauritius? Genesio responds to rumors

Stade Rennais coach Bruno Genesio has dotted the “i”s on his relationship with Breton sporting director Florian Maurice.

Bruno Genesio makes things clear. Announced on very bad terms with Florian Maurice, the Stade Rennais coach took advantage of a press conference, two days before the arrival of the red lantern Angers counting for the 33rd day of Ligue 1, to react to speculation concerning his relationship on a daily basis with the Breton sports director. Rumors evoked tensions between the two men, particularly about recruitment.

“There is no problem”

Faced with journalists, the former Olympique Lyonnais technician banged his fist on the table and warned that his agreement with the 49-year-old manager was in good shape. “I hear a lot about what would happen between Flo and me. It’s false, it’s absolutely false. Before being the person who brought me here and being my sports director, he is first and foremost my friend. I have some values ​​in life. Friendship and loyalty are superior to football. There is not the shadow of a problem between Flo and me. As in all clubs, there can be subjects on players where we can not agree (…) The day when that no longer exists, we no longer need to work together. I like the contradiction of my work, otherwise we don’t move forward. There is no problem. I don’t know where we got that from. I am very happy to be asked the question. This is false and totally false. I am lucky to have a sports director who is also my friend. It’s a real privilege for me. We don’t always agree on issues. This is how we progress.”

Sixth in the standings with 53 points, the Rouge et Noir are three points behind fifth Lille. The Rennais are going through a more delicate period with three defeats conceded in the last four days.