Nottingham Forest promotion hero Djed Spence has made a mixed start to life in France.
The 22-year-old joined Rennes from Tottenham on loan until the end of the season in January. The deal does not include an option for the Ligue 1 side to buy as Spence is regarded as a player for the future.
Following his stellar campaign at the City Ground during the 2021/22 season, Spence was hopeful he would be getting regular minutes at Spurs. However, that wasn't the case as he was limited to just six appearances under Antonio Conte.
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His stint in France got off to a positive start, as he impressed on his debut against Lille. However, things have since taken a sour turn in recent weeks, with Spence coming in for criticism for his defensive work in the 2-0 win over Clermont Foot last weekend.
Stade Rennais Online handed the right-back a rating of just 3/10 - the lowest of any player. The publication wrote: "The negative point of this victory is the defensive fragility of the Englishman, completely dropped to mark the whole game.
"Offensively more visible, his ball ascent bringing the 2-0. Technical and messing errors for the rest."
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