Stade Rennais continued their concerning run of form with a 2-2 draw against AJ Auxerre at Roazhon Park on Sunday, extending their winless streak in Ligue 1. The Breton club hasn't tasted victory since September 14th against Lyon, managing only their second win of the season at that time after an opening victory against Marseille. Since then, Rennes has consistently underperformed and struggled to secure three points, with this latest result marking their fourth consecutive draw.
The team's persistent inability to convert opportunities into victories is creating internal tension at the club. According to reports, some players have begun questioning the choices of Senegalese technician Habib Beye, though the sporting director recently denied any imminent departure of the coach. The atmosphere within the squad remains tense as the winless streak continues to weigh heavily in the dressing room.
Beye acknowledged his team's shortcomings in post-match comments, stating, 'We made too many mistakes to hope for three points. This is becoming recurrent. We're a good team, but in crucial moments, we need to be tougher.' Despite his frustration, the coach maintained measured criticism, refusing to blame his players' attitude or energy while emphasizing the need to continue valuing what the team does well.
With just one defeat since the start of the season but already five drawn matches, Rennes finds itself stagnating dangerously in the league table. The team's performance against Auxerre drew boos from home supporters, with player Ludovic Blas summarizing the situation by noting, 'We're a good team, but we're simply nervous.' As autumn approaches—traditionally a turbulent period for Rennes since Bruno Genesio's departure in 2023—the pressure continues to mount on Beye to reverse the team's fortunes.