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The National Times - Lille condemn Sampaoli to defeat on Rennes debut

Lille condemn Sampaoli to defeat on Rennes debut

SPORTS 24.11.2024
Lille condemn Sampaoli to defeat on Rennes debut
Lille condemn Sampaoli to defeat on Rennes debut / Photo: © AFP

Former Argentina and Chile boss Jorge Sampaoli's time in charge of Rennes began with a 1-0 loss at Lille on Sunday, leaving the struggling side just above the Ligue 1 relegation zone.

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Kosovo international Edon Zhegrova struck right before half-time as Lille extended their unbeaten run to eight games to stay a point behind third-placed Marseille.

Rennes failed to create any proper chances and slid to a seventh defeat in 12 matches.

Sampaoli, a 2015 Copa America winner with Chile who spent 16 months at Marseille between 2021 and 2022, will hope to lead Rennes away from trouble with games to come against Saint-Etienne, Nantes and Angers before the new year.

G.Morris--TNT

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