Rennes Coach: "Ait Boudlal Suffered a Muscle Injury, We Have Time to Assess His Condition"
08 February 2026at11:41
Habib Bay, coach of French club Stade Rennais, addressed the situation of Moroccan international Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal after the player was substituted in the 29th minute of their match against Lens due to an injury.
Following the game, Bay told reporters: "Jérémy sustained a shoulder injury, and for Abdelhamid, it's a muscle injury. We will have time to assess their conditions."
The Rennes coach noted that the injuries to Ait Boudlal and his teammate Jérémy are significant, and their statuses will be evaluated at a later time. Stade Rennais ultimately lost the Ligue 1 fixture to Lens by three goals to nil.
Q&A
Why was Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal substituted during the Rennes vs. Lens match?
Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal was substituted in the 29th minute of the match against Lens due to a muscle injury, as confirmed by coach Habib Bay. The club plans to assess his condition further.
What was the final score of Stade Rennais' match against Lens?
Stade Rennais ultimately lost their Ligue 1 fixture against Lens by three goals to nil, a result that followed the early injury substitutions of key players like Ait Boudlal.
