Reims predicted XI v Rennes: Teddy Teuma returns to starting lineup | OneFootball

Stade de Reims’ search for a new head coach following the dismissal of Luka Elsner ended when caretaker Samba Diawara was confirmed in the role. The new man has already been in charge of three games across all competitions this season with Reims yet to score.

The likely return of the club captain Teddy Teuma to the lineup will be the big headline for Reims. The midfielder had fallen out of favour under Elsner and featured only as a substitute in last weekend’s 1-0 defeat to Angers SCO for Diawara.

In defence, former Barcelona B man Sergio Akieme picked up a suspension for this game meaning Hiroki Sekine will be given his first league start after he earned his first start under Diawara during the Coupe de France match against amateur side Bourgoin-Jallieu.

Reims likely lineup vs Rennes

Yehvann Diouf; Nhoa Sangui, Cédric Kipré, Joseph Okumu, Hiroki Sekine; Mory Gbane, Valentin Atangana; Mamadou Diakhon, Teddy Teuma, Junya Ito; Keito Nakamura. (L’Éq)

GFFN | Nick Hartland