French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[Docnaster]

Yes, injury is an endless nightmare that Neymar feels, almost every time he is constantly injured, even though it is not a serious injury that requires him to be sidelined for a long time, even a minor injury will keep him out and unable to play. Yes, sometimes things like this become a factor where the player has to decline, even though if you look at his actual appearance he is still very good. The decline in Neymar's market value proves that it really has a big impact on his appearance. At a time like that, other clubs will also consider signing him more, because they will also think about why bring in players who sit a lot on the bench to rest.

For now, Neymar is a risky investment. His age and injury-prone nature will always discourage many clubs from signing him. He is a top-class player no doubt but he has been very inconsistent recently. No club will be willing to invest in a player that they are not sure of. Due to his underperformance, he might not give clubs extra income from jersey sales and endorsement deals. Another issue about him is his high wage. He €700,000 per week and I am not sure any club in Europe will be willing to pay him such a wage. Maybe Saudi clubs can afford his pay. There are indications that Barcelona is willing to sign him but the only problem is his wage bill. The deal might go through If he is willing to take a pay cut or PSG is willing to pay part of his wage because, with the financial problems of Barcelona, they cannot afford his wage bill.

In fact, if we look at some of the news that has happened, there are lots of clubs that really want to bring in Neymar, like Chelsea or Newcastle, and of course clubs from the Arab League also want his services.
It's just that it's possible in this case, constrained in terms of salary for big clubs like Chelsea or Newcastle because they realize that Neymar's current condition and age also don't lie, so it doesn't really match the salary that will be given if Neymar really wants the same salary like PSG.
As for the clubs in the Arab league, they are actually ready with the salary given, but of course we know for sure it is the last option for Neymar.

Yes, injury is an endless nightmare that Neymar feels, almost every time he is constantly injured, even though it is not a serious injury that requires him to be sidelined for a long time, even a minor injury will keep him out and unable to play. Yes, sometimes things like this become a factor where the player has to decline, even though if you look at his actual appearance he is still very good. The decline in Neymar's market value proves that it really has a big impact on his appearance. At a time like that, other clubs will also consider signing him more, because they will also think about why bring in players who sit a lot on the bench to rest.

Sometimes I think it is incredible that Neymar still has a 60 million market value because no one is going to pay so much money for a player who is going to be injured most of the season. And the way Neymar is fouled most of the time it is very easy for him to get injured. But on the other hand, it is also true that when Neymar is healthy, he can contribute to the team in a way that a lot of other players, actually most other players cannot.

In the end, Neymar is a great player even to this day. But the problem is the coach is always going to be frustrated when a player like Neymar is not going to be available because of injury at the time of an important match.

Now it's just a matter of waiting for what steps Neymar wants to take because looking at the current conditions I see that PSG will still try to get him out of the club before his contract actually runs out and don't want Neymar to leave for free.
But this also returns to Neymar whether he still wants to maintain conditions at PSG with his salary even though there will be a lot of rebukes from PSG fans or is he looking for new adventures in other domestic competitions with a note that his salary will be slightly reduced.

Of all the clubs that's been rumoured to be interested in signing Paris Saint Germaine forward Neymar, we're yet to to see an official statement from any of them to publicly back the rumours and that I think simply means that probably none of these clubs are interested in his services.
Neymar as we all know is one player that's been suffering constant injuries in recent seasons and that's a big factor that's been limiting other clubs from trying to sign him. He's a big player whose wages can't be afforded by any club abd these are the reason why he'll remain at PSG till his contract with club elapses

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[CLS63]

Still, there is a high chance for Mbappe to leave this team and he said before this is the last season for him to play in Paris, but today I saw a photo of the PSG shirt unveiling ceremony that made me think Mbappe will definitely stay in PSG for another season and there is even a chance for him to expect his contract with PSG.

That's the shirt they are going to use for the next season with Mbappe:

In this case I don't think that chance is very high. Because they literally added him to their introduction of their new kit for next season. I think about that like why would they want to sell him right now after doing a thing like this. It is actually a really complicated situation now. Because we still know that PSG don't want to let him go for free.

If they don't want this to happen then they should have shown their intention by putting Mbappe on the market already. We shouldn't have seen his face in this introduction as well. It looks like PSG won't add him to transfer list and they will just wait if they see an official offer for him this summer.

Real Madrid aren't likely to make an offer unless there is another team doing it such as Liverpool.

[rendravolt]

Still, there is a high chance for Mbappe to leave this team and he said before this is the last season for him to play in Paris, but today I saw a photo of the PSG shirt unveiling ceremony that made me think Mbappe will definitely stay in PSG for another season and there is even a chance for him to expect his contract with PSG.

That's the shirt they are going to use for the next season with Mbappe:

Yes, it is surprising that Mbappe also finally wears the new home jersey for the 23/24 season. Certainly the assumption that Mbappe will leave PSG is getting smaller and it will be a very valid thing to prove Mbappe's presence at PSG starting next season. With this we can assume that no other team or even Real Madrid will try to re-sign him in the summer. I think Mbappe is very confident that he can stay until the end of his contract and PSG will be the losers if Mbappe becomes a free agent next year.

[Jody.Drummer]

Of all the clubs that's been rumoured to be interested in signing Paris Saint Germaine forward Neymar, we're yet to to see an official statement from any of them to publicly back the rumours and that I think simply means that probably none of these clubs are interested in his services.
Neymar as we all know is one player that's been suffering constant injuries in recent seasons and that's a big factor that's been limiting other clubs from trying to sign him. He's a big player whose wages can't be afforded by any club abd these are the reason why he'll remain at PSG till his contract with club elapses

I'm starting to think the Arab League will be his next destination in this situation. Not wrong, but it's a bit unfortunate because his ability on the field is not channeled so well with the frequent injuries he experiences.
I haven't heard anything from Neymar himself, whether he will try to give confidence so that he is maintained at Paris Saint Germain, or if leaving is his next goal.
But let's see what rumors there are, whether it will really happen or vice versa, there will be surprises from this Brazilian player.

[superman184]

Yes, it is surprising that Mbappe also finally wears the new home jersey for the 23/24 season. Certainly the assumption that Mbappe will leave PSG is getting smaller and it will be a very valid thing to prove Mbappe's presence at PSG starting next season. With this we can assume that no other team or even Real Madrid will try to re-sign him in the summer. I think Mbappe is very confident that he can stay until the end of his contract and PSG will be the losers if Mbappe becomes a free agent next year.

If wearing a new home jersey for the 23/24 season can give birth to a more certain assumption for Mbappe to stay at PSG, of course all other teams will also give up their desire to make their offer to Mbappe. Because apart from the loss to the PSG team, as you said, Mbappe himself would also lose a lot if while he was at PSG, the team never won the UCL. Because players like Mbappe are still very good for all teams to have as long as the team is coached by people who are very experienced and rich in tactics.

[shinratensei_]

Many things are happening around which are creating confusion even we have nothing sure what's going to happen in coming days while PSG is surely trying to solve this issue, and they want Mbappé extend his contract, but he is not looking in mood for this and with this Real Madrid is also not having enough money for buying him in current season with current price which is surely another issue and if we have things not understandable then surely we will have this deal in coming days because Liverpool is also one of the best club with rich history and good finances maybe they will also try to have Mbappé into their squad and then things suddenly have good chance for them in Premier League.

I hope we will get latest update in upcoming days. I heard that if liverpool was also targeting thuram. Thuram - mbappe may become possible combination for upcoming season.
Let's see whether liverpool will be seriously sending its bid to the PSG for mbappe or not. I hope it's gonna be real and no fake news. Liverpool has been buying two expensive players.
Adding mbappe and thuram may also giving the club serious problem to deal with FFP.

Even his salary and bonuses are surely huge because PSG is giving him luxury which is not affordable by any other club but how this will be settled it's currently nothing looking good for the PSG and Mbappé.

We can only speculate if premier league team will be sending its bid to the PSG for mbappe. Mbappe is feeling fine as long as he got what he wanted.

[hahay]

Yes, it is surprising that Mbappe also finally wears the new home jersey for the 23/24 season. Certainly the assumption that Mbappe will leave PSG is getting smaller and it will be a very valid thing to prove Mbappe's presence at PSG starting next season. With this we can assume that no other team or even Real Madrid will try to re-sign him in the summer. I think Mbappe is very confident that he can stay until the end of his contract and PSG will be the losers if Mbappe becomes a free agent next year.

If wearing a new home jersey for the 23/24 season can give birth to a more certain assumption for Mbappe to stay at PSG, of course all other teams will also give up their desire to make their offer to Mbappe. Because apart from the loss to the PSG team, as you said, Mbappe himself would also lose a lot if while he was at PSG, the team never won the UCL. Because players like Mbappe are still very good for all teams to have as long as the team is coached by people who are very experienced and rich in tactics.

Only wearing to promote the jersey for next season, I don't think it's a guarantee that the player will play in that team for next season. So yes, I personally am not entirely sure that Mbappe and or maybe Neymar will play at PSG next season. But yes indeed, there may have been a statement from Mbappe himself to stay at PSG until his contract ends, but I think if there is a more attractive offer from Real Madrid then maybe Mbappe or maybe Neymar will leave in this summer's transfer market.

[JeffBrad12]

This is the change in Neymar's market value over time. Even in his first times with PSG his market value was 150 million euros. It peaked at 180 million later on but after 2019 it started to drop down really sharply.

222 million euros was his transfer fee not his market value after being bought by PSG. Market value and transfer fee are totally different things. In most cases the market values of players become less than the amount they are signed for. Neymar's situation is also an example for that.

Neymar faced so many scandals and his skills were not even the same like when he was in barcelona. His value has been decreasing so hard. €60m still over priced for him. Mbappe's market value was quite stable compared with neymar.
The neymar's transfer by PSG has become the main causes of disaster for the football. The transfer of neymar has been triggering so many bubbles in the transfer market as team can easily put high value for their players.
So many factors were affecting his market value to decrease so fast like a roller coaster.

[lsrazib]

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[bering]

After the arrival of Luis Enrique i think PSG will entering new era and probably this team will have different face next season especially after Messi leave and Mbappe probably will leave too and in the front lines only Neymar left although some of rumours were mention he will leave PSG but probably Enrique will hold him especially both of them has been cooperate together in Barcelona before so Enrique know how to optimize the ability of Neymar and not impossible Neymar will found his shape again under Enrique

It's very clear that PSG primary target next season is champion league trophy and Enrique was familiar with that trophy because he can able to get that while in Barcelona but if we talking about transfer behaviour apparently Enrique has starting to hunt some players to strengthen PSG squad and the names such as Joao Felix, Bernardo Silva and Real Madrid player Rodrygo has been into his radar

[Iranus]

Yes, it is surprising that Mbappe also finally wears the new home jersey for the 23/24 season. Certainly the assumption that Mbappe will leave PSG is getting smaller and it will be a very valid thing to prove Mbappe's presence at PSG starting next season. With this we can assume that no other team or even Real Madrid will try to re-sign him in the summer. I think Mbappe is very confident that he can stay until the end of his contract and PSG will be the losers if Mbappe becomes a free agent next year.

If wearing a new home jersey for the 23/24 season can give birth to a more certain assumption for Mbappe to stay at PSG, of course all other teams will also give up their desire to make their offer to Mbappe. Because apart from the loss to the PSG team, as you said, Mbappe himself would also lose a lot if while he was at PSG, the team never won the UCL. Because players like Mbappe are still very good for all teams to have as long as the team is coached by people who are very experienced and rich in tactics.

Only wearing to promote the jersey for next season, I don't think it's a guarantee that the player will play in that team for next season. So yes, I personally am not entirely sure that Mbappe and or maybe Neymar will play at PSG next season. But yes indeed, there may have been a statement from Mbappe himself to stay at PSG until his contract ends, but I think if there is a more attractive offer from Real Madrid then maybe Mbappe or maybe Neymar will leave in this summer's transfer market.

PSG management is no longer interested in keeping Neymar in the team. Because Neymar's fitness is not good. And so if any club shows interest in Neymar then maybe PSG will decide to sell Neymar. On the other hand, what decision the PSG management will take regarding Mbappe is completely uncertain. Real Madrid have been interested in signing Mbappe for a long time. On the other hand, it is rumored that Liverpool is interested in spending 300 million for Mbappe. And so Mbappe's next destination is still uncertain.

[rahmad2nd]

Odegard definitely looks like the type of player PSG needed for a long time. They have been lacking that position and their midfield is lackluster. I understand Veratti and Vitinha may look "expensive" players but the reality is that they are only expensive because they are at PSG, remove them from PSG and put them on a mid table team and they do not worth the way they are without PSG affect.

So long story short they needed someone better for sure and Odegard could play at midfield. What they actually need is a player like Kevin De Bruyne, both world class level and probably best at his position, but also definitely fits amazingly well with Mbappe as well, that duo could make each other better, just like he did that with Haaland this season.

For sure, Arsenal will not let go of Odegaard. after all, he is a player Arsenal really need right now. As for Veratti, I don't know why he played in such a bad performance. Likewise with Vitinha, previously he played quite well at the start of the season. but after the Qatar world cup, PSG experienced a decline in performance. plus, several players who were injured. which in the end, they failed to qualify for the next phase in the Champions League and had to fight hard to maintain their position on the standings. although they still won Ligue 1, but overall they played badly. there are many factors, it could be because the coach rotated the wrong players. or, indeed, the quality of the PSG midfielder is really mediocre.

Referring to what you said, we agree that PSG needs someone more creative in charge of midfield. I think Luis Enrique is very aware of this. that's why, the current rumor is that PSG's priority is Bernardo Silva
IMO, Silva is a very creative player and he can even play in various positions even though he is actually an MC. in short, let's see what Enrique will do for his new squad. we will find out soon enough which newcomers they will bring to the Parc de Prince.

[shogun47]

But are all of these allegations or proven incidents?

We don't know that yet, but it's still under investigation. if it is proven of course a loss for PSG. but of course it's also unfortunate that a coach can issue sentences containing elements of racism against ethnicity, religion, or certain groups. even if he escapes the law. I don't think French fans or PSG will respect him anymore.
reportedly Luis Enrique has also agreed to handle PSG after this case was published. Galtier may be done with PSG.

Why is it a loss for PSG? Isn't it rather the only correct way to go about such an incident? And if hidden racism potentially went undetected at PSG, it is now even better that it became publicly known.

Racism is bullshit in any case and it reminds me when Vinicius Junior as a great soccer player is being yelled at with monkey sounds and thrown at with bananas. Seriously, I would without hesitation lock up everyone for 6 months who throws a fucking banana at people and makes monkey sounds to black people.

[kro55]

Mbappe should join Liverpool or Real Madrid. He probably won't win the Champions League title at PSG. Although PSG spends a lot of money on players, PSG does not employ experienced coaches. This is why every season we see erratic performances from PSG. Liverpool are willing to spend big to get Mbappe into the squad. I think PSG will sell Mbappe and Neymar. And will make their squad completely new under the leadership of the new coach.

Nobody can tell yet what PSG is planning without anyone knowing and who they want to sign, but they had no chance last season with Ramos, Messi, Mbappe, Neymar and several other world class players to get even close to the title in the Champions League. If they now let most of these players go and a lot of players already left or decided to leave, who are the players that they are going to bring in in order to have a chance to win that title? I can't see yet that PSG will again have a team of that quality and now imagine that even Mbappe considers leaving even though he doesn't say it yet. it would be game over for them for a while.

We don't know how PSG management will shape their squad next season. Whether Mbappe and Neymar will be kept in the PSG team is still not known for sure. Several clubs are interested in Mbappe. PSG's decision to sell Mbappe this season comes as no surprise. But I would say PSG management should build a squad from scratch. PSG management must appoint an experienced coach. If PSG can hire an experienced coach, their overall situation may change.

[FanEagle]

Age may not be a factor but experience is. If you were a great footballer until you are 30-35 and suddenly decide to retire for some injury reasons or something and become a coach for a few years and then manager for a few more years and then be the manager for a big club then I would understand.

But, being a goalkeeper coach for many years and less than like 80 games as a total in a different league doesn't really prepare you to be the manager for Nice at all, that's just not the case. In any way, I feel like the best managers are usually people who are trained by other big managers, either as an assistant or as a player, they need to be with a manager that is amazing, or maybe multiple of them, because they learn how to be a great one from them.

[Polkeins]

Galtier now has more serious problems than a possible dismissal from PSG. They said that Galtier was arrested on charges of racism. The charges relate to the period of 21-22 years when he coached Nice. It's clear that this was superimposed on the unrest in Paris and now Luis Enrique will probably be 99% the coach of PSG. Perhaps with Galtier's arrest PSG won't even have to pay a forfeit. Surely there is a clause in the contract about the violation of the law and the termination of the contract in such a case.

Now PSG will have to sign Luis Enrique because there is no time to lose without a coach.

To begin with, Galtier's guilt must be proven, plus I'm not sure that there is a clause in the contract where he undertakes to "be clean" from birth. In general, in my opinion, this is a crazy situation, even if his opinion is absurd, is it worth dragging him to jail if, apart from the alleged words, there were no actions based on them? In any case, the police have 24 hours to file charges, so we'll find out what exactly he's charged with tomorrow.

It seems that they have already set a hearing date of December 15 for the Galtier case. it's a very strange process cause the charges are for 2021 and 2022, but the summons is almost at the end of 2023. It just looks like an attempt to find some evidence on Galtier before the trial. Now it's clear that PSG will pressure Galtier to write his own resignation letter and I doubt the club management will keep a coach who has a criminal case against him and is facing trial in the winter. How will he coach the team and keep in mind the fact that he could go to jail.

[Doell]

After the arrival of Luis Enrique i think PSG will entering new era and probably this team will have different face next season especially after Messi leave and Mbappe probably will leave too and in the front lines only Neymar left although some of rumours were mention he will leave PSG but probably Enrique will hold him especially both of them has been cooperate together in Barcelona before so Enrique know how to optimize the ability of Neymar and not impossible Neymar will found his shape again under Enrique

It's very clear that PSG primary target next season is champion league trophy and Enrique was familiar with that trophy because he can able to get that while in Barcelona but if we talking about transfer behaviour apparently Enrique has starting to hunt some players to strengthen PSG squad and the names such as Joao Felix, Bernardo Silva and Real Madrid player Rodrygo has been into his radar

Neymar might be able to return to his best performance under Enrique leadership, because yes the current coach understands Neymar character. But I don't believe there is a possibility for Mbappe to leave, even though it is too early to say either, but in my opinion PSG are not going to let him go without a huge advantage. Regarding Rodrygo it also seems that Real Madrid will not let their best striker go to PSG, because right now they also really need a striker to get the title. But for João Félix there is a possibility he could join PSG, because right now that he has returned to Atletico Madrid.

[armanda90]

According last presenting new PSG home kid season 2023/2024 looks there is has Mbappe, could be good news for PSG fans because their favorite player will extend one year left and denied all rumor about Mbappe will leave PSG in this summer transfer due contract left one year. But can't guarantee with Mbappe extend one year or until his contract over on June 2024 although has participant on presenting new jersey for PSG next season. PSG should give official announcement about Mbappe situation, will extend or not for next season because I am PSG fans want to buy new home jersey for next season with number wearing by Mbappe  .



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[Docnaster]

According last presenting new PSG home kid season 2023/2024 looks there is has Mbappe, could be good news for PSG fans because their favorite player will extend one year left and denied all rumor about Mbappe will leave PSG in this summer transfer due contract left one year. But can't guarantee with Mbappe extend one year or until his contract over on June 2024 although has participant on presenting new jersey for PSG next season. PSG should give official announcement about Mbappe situation, will extend or not for next season because I am PSG fans want to buy new home jersey for next season with number wearing by Mbappe  .



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Kylian Mbappe's appearance with Paris Saint Germaine's home kit for next season will indeed be a great news for the club's fans who surely wouldn't be happy to see their star man leave the club.
However, it might also be a bad news for club's management board because next season will be Mbappe's last season with the club as stated in his current contract with the club. Which means that if Mbappe doesn't renew his contract with club before the end of next season, he'll surely leave the club for free come next summer transfer window

[ampere]

According last presenting new PSG home kid season 2023/2024 looks there is has Mbappe, could be good news for PSG fans because their favorite player will extend one year left and denied all rumor about Mbappe will leave PSG in this summer transfer due contract left one year. But can't guarantee with Mbappe extend one year or until his contract over on June 2024 although has participant on presenting new jersey for PSG next season. PSG should give official announcement about Mbappe situation, will extend or not for next season because I am PSG fans want to buy new home jersey for next season with number wearing by Mbappe  .



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Haha, i do not think this means alot, Mbappe is contracted with PSG so it is only normal that he features in the new season jersey launch, it is mandatory to do so either he is leaving the clubside or not. Remember CR7 did same with juventus before his transfer away from the Serie A. Will Mbappe move to Spanish La Liga? time will tell!