Flavien Tait : "Si Zidane avait été sélectionneur à l'époque, Terrier aurait été appelé tous les jours en EDF" – 28/10
Summary
Former Rennes midfielder Flavien Tétier joins L'After Foot to reminisce about the club's exceptional 2021-2022 season under Bruno Genesio, highlighting the team's record-breaking offensive output and aesthetic play. The discussion covers the technical brilliance of players like Orel Mangala and Martin Terrier, with Tétier arguing that Terrier deserved a France national team call-up. The guests also reflect on the team's near-miss for Champions League qualification and compare that era's style to the current squad.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and show introduction
Guest introduction: Flavien Tait and career recap
Discussion on his time in Turkey
Memories of the 2021-22 Rennes team
Analysis of Ousmane Dembélé's playing style
Debate on the rarity of technical midfielders
Champions League context and squad depth
Martin Terrier's peak performance
Why Terrier was not called up to France
Critique of Deschamps' selection policies
Comparison with current Rennes team
Tactical details of the 4-3-3 system
Aesthetics versus results in Ligue 1
Regrets about missing Champions League spot
Team ambition and dressing room atmosphere
Expectations based on club resources
Impact of president Olivier Létang's departure
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