French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[Sakanwa]

The question will be, will PSG will the French ligue title again? easily or tight gaps?

Psg will win the Ligue 1 title, that is how easy it has been for them to win the French title for many years now, so you can be almost sure that they will be the champions even before the season starts. Psg want to win the champions league, they are tired of the Ligue 1 title, but they cannot win the champions league yet. The club will have to change how they operate if they want to win the champions league, players cannot have more powers in the team than the manager, they have to sell players that think they are bigger than the club and then build a new team from the start.

as long as PSG doesn't lose their best players like Mbappe and Neymar PSG still has hope of getting the Liga 1 title but after the contracts of these two best players run out it might be a little difficult to get the Liga 1 title in the future.

but to catch the Champions League, maybe PSG is a little difficult because seeing their performance they cannot compete with other big teams like Man City and Real Madrid at this time unless luck is on PSG side in the coming season.

It does not matter whether Mbappe and Neymar will still stay in the PSG squad because i only believe that PSG will be fine as long as PSG have a coach who has great experience and good quality. Because after all, PSG has a lot of money and even if Mbappe and Neymar leave, then of course PSG will be able to recruit other great players. So yes, i personally don't care about these two players because after all, these two players also don't have the feeling of being comfortable continuing to play at PSG and of course it will be a problem to get consistent performance.

The both players(Mbape and Neymar)doesn't fit in together at a particular team because they are both fighting for sepremacy,and who will get the highest goal in a season,and we know fully well that a team cannot grow based on only individual performance,a team can only grow when they have unity and cooperation among themselves,that has been the reason why PSG hasn't been able to win the champions league or get to the height they are supposed to reach in the champions league.And who says it won't affect PSG if they lose their three stars? They have always won their league,and I think the major reason for that success was because they had a trio,who delivers on daily basis,and now they might just loose them, definitely,their absent in the team will make PSG not to win the league as usual.

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[Minecache]

Aubameyang is rumoured to be brought by Marseille soon. As you know they have parted ways with Alexis Sanchez after the end of his contract. He made a really nice contribution with 14 goals as well. Him and Aubameyang are at the same age right now. However the problem is Aubameyang hasn't played at Chelsea regularly.
But he is an experienced good striker that he can start performing decently in a short time when he signs for Marseille. I think this news would make him happy as well. Because he must be really regretful for coming from Barcelona but he has nothing to do about it.

Aubameyang career is already over, his prime was when he play for Dortmund, his performance slowly declined when he was in Arsenal. I don't think he regret when he joined Barcelona because at that time Barcelona don't have a pure striker, while other clubs already have it.
What we have see he was not included as starting line up in Chelsea when Chelsea is still under development, it's a sign he's not capable anymore.

Aubameyang is still a decent player. Probably he is not going to be able to perform at the top level of European competition. But he is going to perform decently in any B-tier team. He was a decent performer in Barcelona. Barcelona also needed him at that time as you said. Barcelona did not have any proper striker, and Aubameyang was the only real striker in Barcelona. But after Robert Lewandowski came into Barcelona, there was no need for Aubameyang to be honest.

As he is already 34 years old, he should look to play in clubs that are going to pay him a lot of money. It will be great for him if any Saudi club approaches him to be honest.

[JeffBrad12]

as long as PSG doesn't lose their best players like Mbappe and Neymar PSG still has hope of getting the Liga 1 title but after the contracts of these two best players run out it might be a little difficult to get the Liga 1 title in the future.

PSG has been consistently winning league 1 even before mbappe was coming to the club. Mbappe is not a problem for PSG. the club can sign a good striker from another club to replace him. That's enough for PSG to be patience toward his bad personality.
PSG needs to take a decision as soon as possible. Another ultimatum toward him shall be made by the club as soon as possible.

but to catch the Champions League, maybe PSG is a little difficult because seeing their performance they cannot compete with other big teams like Man City and Real Madrid at this time unless luck is on PSG side in the coming season.

NO hope to win UCL. Even PSG unable to win it with messi. I see no chance for PSG to compete with another big club in UCL. Enrique needs to rebuild the club from the bottom again.
It takes time for PSG to get some important players to replace mbappe. PSG will always be dominating league 1 but not for UCL. This club is still far from winning UCL. PSG may able to win it next decade.

[Docnaster]

The question will be, will PSG will the French ligue title again? easily or tight gaps?

Psg will win the Ligue 1 title, that is how easy it has been for them to win the French title for many years now, so you can be almost sure that they will be the champions even before the season starts. Psg want to win the champions league, they are tired of the Ligue 1 title, but they cannot win the champions league yet. The club will have to change how they operate if they want to win the champions league, players cannot have more powers in the team than the manager, they have to sell players that think they are bigger than the club and then build a new team from the start.

as long as PSG doesn't lose their best players like Mbappe and Neymar PSG still has hope of getting the Liga 1 title but after the contracts of these two best players run out it might be a little difficult to get the Liga 1 title in the future.

but to catch the Champions League, maybe PSG is a little difficult because seeing their performance they cannot compete with other big teams like Man City and Real Madrid at this time unless luck is on PSG side in the coming season.

I think Paris Saint Germaine has clearly stated the club's resolve about the their most valuable player Kylian Mbappe and that is to sell the player this summer transfer window to any club with highest bidder.
That being said, PSG squad without Kylian Mbappe is unarguably the best in France and would win the French Ligue 1 with ease if they should put out a good performance as expected of them. Winning the UEFA Champions League title next season will surely be very difficult for the French champions but certainly not impossible.

[snipie]

as long as PSG doesn't lose their best players like Mbappe and Neymar PSG still has hope of getting the Liga 1 title but after the contracts of these two best players run out it might be a little difficult to get the Liga 1 title in the future.

but to catch the Champions League, maybe PSG is a little difficult because seeing their performance they cannot compete with other big teams like Man City and Real Madrid at this time unless luck is on PSG side in the coming season.

Neymar lost two third of his highest market value in two seasons approximately. He played with PSG 29 matches in all competitions last season including 6 in Champions League and 20 in Ligue 1 scoring in the latter 13 goals. Mbappe played 34 games in Ligue 1 and scored 29. Without counting injuries but Mbappe by far is more useful and important than Neymar in the team. Since PSG will end up by losing both of them soon, it would be better to not include them in their strategy, at least in the medium term, until they find suitable substitutes..

[Awaklara]

as long as PSG doesn't lose their best players like Mbappe and Neymar PSG still has hope of getting the Liga 1 title but after the contracts of these two best players run out it might be a little difficult to get the Liga 1 title in the future.

but to catch the Champions League, maybe PSG is a little difficult because seeing their performance they cannot compete with other big teams like Man City and Real Madrid at this time unless luck is on PSG side in the coming season.

Neymar lost two third of his highest market value in two seasons approximately. He played with PSG 29 matches in all competitions last season including 6 in Champions League and 20 in Ligue 1 scoring in the latter 13 goals. Mbappe played 34 games in Ligue 1 and scored 29. Without counting injuries but Mbappe by far is more useful and important than Neymar in the team. Since PSG will end up by losing both of them soon, it would be better to not include them in their strategy, at least in the medium term, until they find suitable substitutes..

However, Neymar is too often injured and that has an impact on his performance while defending PSG. while Mbappe is the one who always makes controversy, even though he played well at PSG and became a mainstay. but he doesn't want to exercise his contract extension option and that could hurt PSG. therefore, at the moment, the closest thing is that maybe Mbappe will go to Madrid. Of course, PSG doesn't want to lose big with Mbappe's market value which I don't think will be cheap if Madrid buys him up.

[rendravolt]

Aubameyang is rumoured to be brought by Marseille soon. As you know they have parted ways with Alexis Sanchez after the end of his contract. He made a really nice contribution with 14 goals as well. Him and Aubameyang are at the same age right now. However the problem is Aubameyang hasn't played at Chelsea regularly.

But he is an experienced good striker that he can start performing decently in a short time when he signs for Marseille. I think this news would make him happy as well. Because he must be really regretful for coming from Barcelona but he has nothing to do about it.

I'm quite surprised at Marseille why they didn't renew Alexis Sanchez's contract, who is much better in terms of contribution, but if Alexis Sanchez refuses to extend the contract, I also can't force it. But now Marseille are trying to sign Aubameyang who has faded in the last few seasons and even at Chelsea he didn't get a chance to play.

Maybe as long as the transfer fee is cheap, Marseille will take it and this is also an advantage for Chelsea, at least they can increase their funds to make purchases for the next player. As for Aubameyang, of course he really misses being on the field and this is an opportunity to continue his career before finally announcing his retirement.

[shogun47]

Aubameyang is rumoured to be brought by Marseille soon. As you know they have parted ways with Alexis Sanchez after the end of his contract. He made a really nice contribution with 14 goals as well. Him and Aubameyang are at the same age right now. However the problem is Aubameyang hasn't played at Chelsea regularly.

But he is an experienced good striker that he can start performing decently in a short time when he signs for Marseille. I think this news would make him happy as well. Because he must be really regretful for coming from Barcelona but he has nothing to do about it.

I'm quite surprised at Marseille why they didn't renew Alexis Sanchez's contract, who is much better in terms of contribution, but if Alexis Sanchez refuses to extend the contract, I also can't force it. But now Marseille are trying to sign Aubameyang who has faded in the last few seasons and even at Chelsea he didn't get a chance to play.

Maybe as long as the transfer fee is cheap, Marseille will take it and this is also an advantage for Chelsea, at least they can increase their funds to make purchases for the next player. As for Aubameyang, of course he really misses being on the field and this is an opportunity to continue his career before finally announcing his retirement.

Let me think, what could be the reason for Sanchez' contract to not have been extended yet?

What about this?

He is another player who is on the radar of the Saudi clubs and although I don't know whether he so far refused to sign a new contract or whether it is Marseille who didn't offer him an extension, I think this sheds some light on the situation as well.

If the Saudi clubs want him, it is likely that that is the reason why he could also be hesitating.

[MuffinMaster]

as long as PSG doesn't lose their best players like Mbappe and Neymar PSG still has hope of getting the Liga 1 title but after the contracts of these two best players run out it might be a little difficult to get the Liga 1 title in the future.

but to catch the Champions League, maybe PSG is a little difficult because seeing their performance they cannot compete with other big teams like Man City and Real Madrid at this time unless luck is on PSG side in the coming season.

Neymar lost two third of his highest market value in two seasons approximately. He played with PSG 29 matches in all competitions last season including 6 in Champions League and 20 in Ligue 1 scoring in the latter 13 goals. Mbappe played 34 games in Ligue 1 and scored 29. Without counting injuries but Mbappe by far is more useful and important than Neymar in the team. Since PSG will end up by losing both of them soon, it would be better to not include them in their strategy, at least in the medium term, until they find suitable substitutes..

However, Neymar is too often injured and that has an impact on his performance while defending PSG. while Mbappe is the one who always makes controversy, even though he played well at PSG and became a mainstay. but he doesn't want to exercise his contract extension option and that could hurt PSG. therefore, at the moment, the closest thing is that maybe Mbappe will go to Madrid. Of course, PSG doesn't want to lose big with Mbappe's market value which I don't think will be cheap if Madrid buys him up.

I personally feel really sorry for Neymar. Neymar is an incredible skill full forward player. But due to injuries, this player has repeatedly faced major setbacks in his career. It remains to be seen how he will return to performance after returning from injury at PSG.

[bering]

PSG has activated buy back clause from Xavi Simons which mean if he accept to left PSV then PSG will bought him according to his buy back clause 6 millions and Simons personally accept this offers and he is willing moved to PSG and PSG has important plan for him because if Mbappe or Neymar left this summer then PSG will placing him at their main squad but if those players stayed at PSG then Simons probably loaned to other teams to gets more minutes to play and it says Leipzig are interested to loan him

Simons currently was leaving PSV training camp and went to Paris for medical check and it say he will receive 4 years contract duration however Simons had fantastic season with PSV last season and as a attacking midfielder his goals records was quite amazing with 22 goals from 48 games so i am not surprised if PSG want him

[youdacapt]

as long as PSG doesn't lose their best players like Mbappe and Neymar PSG still has hope of getting the Liga 1 title but after the contracts of these two best players run out it might be a little difficult to get the Liga 1 title in the future.
 

PSG Are not confident of keeping their best players like Mbappe and Neymar and the issue seem to be getting out of hand; PSG has reportedly activated a buyback clause on their winger in PSV Simon. With Xavi Simon back to PSG; PSG are able to release Mbappe or Neymar or both; or Xavi Simon will have to find a new club side. It is looking unlikely for PSG to get the ligue title in the bag

[FanEagle]

Maybe it's a stupid thing to consider this but I still honestly think that there is going to be a good chance they can win much better this season. Never liked Galtier at all, even disliked him and I feel like that's going to end up with a bad situation for them and it did. Now they have a serious manager who is known to be good and I believe that they are going to be a lot better.

Let's see if it is going to be an easy thing to handle but by the looks of it there is really nothing that shocking about it. PSG could finish this season with 10+ Point difference even if Mbappe and Neymar leaves, if they stay they will be even better. Have you seen the type of players they got this summer? They are really pumping up the money for sure.

[rahmad2nd]

as long as PSG doesn't lose their best players like Mbappe and Neymar PSG still has hope of getting the Liga 1 title but after the contracts of these two best players run out it might be a little difficult to get the Liga 1 title in the future.

but to catch the Champions League, maybe PSG is a little difficult because seeing their performance they cannot compete with other big teams like Man City and Real Madrid at this time unless luck is on PSG side in the coming season.

IMO, under the tutelage of Enrique, PSG is making changes. and I'm pretty sure, if PSG will still be a strong team even without Mbappe and Neymar. it's just a matter of substitutions, which in effect PSG could look for potential replacements. they have the finances to bring in the players they want, and now Enrique is trying to build on that. the difference is that PSG no longer brings in star players who have high prices, they seem more interested in finding young talent.

Referring to Romano's tweet, PSG met Juventus earlier this week regarding Dusan Vlahovic.
PSG asked for a few days to discuss internally and decide about a possible offer. Vlahovic, is open to a move to PSG and a deal is now up to the club. under Enrique's tutelage even with a few newcomers, I'm sure that PSG will continue to dominate Ligue 1, even if later Neymar and Mbappe are not included in Enrique's project. it's just that, for the Champions League, don't expect too much if PSG can compete tightly with other strong teams. however, if there is still Mbappe, Neymar and striker number 9. it seems, the team will be interesting with the playing style of the system implemented by Luis Enrique. let's see how far Enrique will take PSG.

[kro55]

as long as PSG doesn't lose their best players like Mbappe and Neymar PSG still has hope of getting the Liga 1 title but after the contracts of these two best players run out it might be a little difficult to get the Liga 1 title in the future.

PSG Are not confident of keeping their best players like Mbappe and Neymar and the issue seem to be getting out of hand; PSG has reportedly activated a buyback clause on their winger in PSV Simon. With Xavi Simon back to PSG; PSG are able to release Mbappe or Neymar or both; or Xavi Simon will have to find a new club side. It is looking unlikely for PSG to get the ligue title in the bag

I don't think PSG has any chance of winning the Ligue 1 title. Even if they sell Mbappe, Messi, and Neymar, PSG will still be considered the strongest team in Ligue 1. Messi has left the team. It is likely that PSG management will decide to sell Mbappe and Neymar as well. But if Luis Enrique is the coach of PSG then I would say that PSG will be the most favorite team for the title of Ligue 1 next season. Because Luis Enrique is a very experienced coach. And PSG has plenty of money to buy new talented players. I think Luis Enrique can find a suitable replacement for Mbappe and Neymar.

[Oneandpure]

as long as PSG doesn't lose their best players like Mbappe and Neymar PSG still has hope of getting the Liga 1 title but after the contracts of these two best players run out it might be a little difficult to get the Liga 1 title in the future.

but to catch the Champions League, maybe PSG is a little difficult because seeing their performance they cannot compete with other big teams like Man City and Real Madrid at this time unless luck is on PSG side in the coming season.

Optimistic with PSG always winning Ligue 1 tittle without Mbappe or Neymar, PSG have perfect squad than other Ligue 1 teams and easy for them winning or dominance in Ligue 1 every season exactly has experienced manager Luis Henrique. PSG have many star players not only Mbappe or Neymar but also Veratti, Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi and Marquinhos who they have higher level than other Ligue 1 teams players.

No doubt although losing Neymar or Mbappe, PSG still guarantee for winning Ligue 1 tittle because they have much money and easy for signing new star player than other Ligue 1 teams faced difficult with financial.

[hahay]

PSG has activated buy back clause from Xavi Simons which mean if he accept to left PSV then PSG will bought him according to his buy back clause 6 millions and Simons personally accept this offers and he is willing moved to PSG and PSG has important plan for him because if Mbappe or Neymar left this summer then PSG will placing him at their main squad but if those players stayed at PSG then Simons probably loaned to other teams to gets more minutes to play and it says Leipzig are interested to loan him

Simons currently was leaving PSV training camp and went to Paris for medical check and it say he will receive 4 years contract duration however Simons had fantastic season with PSV last season and as a attacking midfielder his goals records was quite amazing with 22 goals from 48 games so i am not surprised if PSG want him

That's a great plan of course, but when it comes to Mbappe and Neymar and if both players leave, then it looks like PSG still have to find players to fill the positions left behind. Because after all, Xavi Simons himself is only positioned in the attack midfield and moreover, Xavi Simons is still very young to be the first choice in PSG core squad. But if PSG really will put Xavi Simons in their core squad, then of course Xavi Simons will have a very big chance to get a lot of experience at his young age. But after all, i'm personally still quite sure that Mbappe and Neymar will still play at PSG next season.

[temple]

as long as PSG doesn't lose their best players like Mbappe and Neymar PSG still has hope of getting the Liga 1 title but after the contracts of these two best players run out it might be a little difficult to get the Liga 1 title in the future.

but to catch the Champions League, maybe PSG is a little difficult because seeing their performance they cannot compete with other big teams like Man City and Real Madrid at this time unless luck is on PSG side in the coming season.

Optimistic with PSG always winning Ligue 1 tittle without Mbappe or Neymar, PSG have perfect squad than other Ligue 1 teams and easy for them winning or dominance in Ligue 1 every season exactly has experienced manager Luis Henrique. PSG have many star players not only Mbappe or Neymar but also Veratti, Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi and Marquinhos who they have higher level than other Ligue 1 teams players.

No doubt although losing Neymar or Mbappe, PSG still guarantee for winning Ligue 1 tittle because they have much money and easy for signing new star player than other Ligue 1 teams faced difficult with financial.

PSG was only one point ahead of Lens and that was with all those stars still being part of the team. When many changes happen within a team, it first needs to be seen how the uncertainties play out and how unexpected discrepancies can be settled. New players need to be integrated and time needs to pass until everyone can work diligently without being on the title page of every single newspaper in the whole country. Lens has now played several good seasons in a row and the changes at PSG won't go unnoticed. I am sensing a potential change at the top of the table in Ligue 1 in the next season.

[ShowOff]

It does not matter whether Mbappe and Neymar will still stay in the PSG squad because i only believe that PSG will be fine as long as PSG have a coach who has great experience and good quality. Because after all, PSG has a lot of money and even if Mbappe and Neymar leave, then of course PSG will be able to recruit other great players. So yes, i personally don't care about these two players because after all, these two players also don't have the feeling of being comfortable continuing to play at PSG and of course it will be a problem to get consistent performance.

I believe PSG won't have big problems without Neymar and Mbappe in domestic competition, but the problem is they are not as strong as expected in the Champions League. Luis Enrique must have realized that and he really really wants to keep the team's best player next season or while his contract is active, but it is his wish that in the end it will be difficult if the player in question does not extend his contract.

PSG basically won't have too much trouble building the depth of their squad with Luis Enrique, but PSG must be willing to give him a lot of budget to bring in some of the quality players he needs. PSG will continue to dominate Ligue 1 with Luis Enrique, there is no doubt.

[superman184]

I personally feel really sorry for Neymar. Neymar is an incredible skill full forward player. But due to injuries, this player has repeatedly faced major setbacks in his career. It remains to be seen how he will return to performance after returning from injury at PSG.

Without injury, Neymar is very good because he is a player who already has very good talent, but for next season he just needs to take care of himself so that he can make his career improve again. Because his achievements were only hindered by injuries that often came to him last season, it seemed as if he had experienced a setback in terms of his career. Even though he just couldn't play and contribute more due to injury.

[swogerino]

David Trezeguet the ex legendary player of Juventus and France national team which he also won an European title if I am not mistaken has criticized PSG for not letting the talented youth from France to be part of it and I think he is right.PSG has become like a mercenary team that keeps collecting really expensive players but that yet they have not been able to achieve what they dream the most,the Champions League.They should change their mentality to give the talented youth from youth teams play time in the Ligue 1 where they win it easily all the time and most likely they will do even in the upcoming season.They need to integrate such talented youth players with the senior ones that they buy and maybe by doing so they can aim and win the Champions League.