French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[GiftedMAN]

Neymar's shirt in PSG got a new owner and now Dembele is a player who is going to wear the number ten in PSG for next season, in fact when there was some news about Mbappe leaving PSG there were some people they said Dembele will use the number seven. But now the posters of Dembele's shirt are published and he will use the number ten.

It's really a big one for the man Dembele seeing him take over the jersey number 10  from Neymar who's no longer a player of PSG, to me I think Dembele is a good player and taking the number will also help to motivate him on the pitch seeing the performance of Neymar on the number 10 also. I didn't hear the news of Dembele taking the number7 from Mbappe had it been he left PSG for Real Madrid though different rumors has it thst the French player already made up his mind to move to Real Madrid but seeing him stay back after much rumors shows his loyalty to the club. I hope Dembele live up to expectation because the number 10 jersey has so many big names attached to it.

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[Leviathan.007]

Neymar's shirt in PSG got a new owner and now Dembele is a player who is going to wear the number ten in PSG for next season, in fact when there was some news about Mbappe leaving PSG there were some people they said Dembele will use the number seven. But now the posters of Dembele's shirt are published and he will use the number ten.

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It's really a big one for the man Dembele seeing him take over the jersey number 10  from Neymar who's no longer a player of PSG, to me I think Dembele is a good player and taking the number will also help to motivate him on the pitch seeing the performance of Neymar on the number 10 also. I didn't hear the news of Dembele taking the number7 from Mbappe had it been he left PSG for Real Madrid though different rumors has it thst the French player already made up his mind to move to Real Madrid but seeing him stay back after much rumors shows his loyalty to the club. I hope Dembele live up to expectation because the number 10 jersey has so many big names attached to it.

Not sure yet but maybe PSG wanted to say we respect you more than Barcelona to Dembele and we always have alternatives to Neymar by giving him the number 10 because when Dembele was playing for Barcelona they didn't let Demble to play in many games and he was not a key player for Barcelona to care about him. Actually, it was the main reason for Dembele to leave Barcelona because Xavi didn't use his player a lot. Now is going to wear number 10 which can show us he will be a more effective player in PSG.

[kro55]

Real Madrid prefer waiting until Mbappe contract expiry next season and not have spent much money for fees transfer,

Well, the way things are going right now, I genuinely believe that Real Madrid will not have to spend too much to get him. Actually, Real Madrid will get him as a free agent on the next season.

But have good news with Mbappe already back to main teams and he will play for PSG on second match after his name withdrew from squad list on the first match. Transfer window will close two weeks later and I am not sure with Mbappe will leave PSG, however one year contract left he will stay until his contract over and has possibility with PSG on next window transfer January for selling him or become free agent next season.

I do not think that he’s going to make the same mistake that he made previously. He should understand that he is not going to get anything done being in the PSG squad. He better get out and join Real Madrid. It is really easy to understand for anyone that PSG was unable to do anything with one of the best squads in the world. What are they going to do without a squad like that?

I personally still don't believe Mbappe will leave, because in reality Mbappe is still very unstable at this age. Because yes, if PSG can increase his salary then at least, this can also make Mbappe willing to stay. But yes, let's just wait until the end of the season, will Mbappe disappoint Real Madrid again or maybe, Mbappe will really leave PSG for free.

But of course, if Mbappe does leave for free, then it will really disappoint PSG who have paid a high price. That way, then of course PSG will not really be ready to let Mbappe go. But yes, if we consider in terms of achievements, then Mbappe should have left as Real Madrid had hoped.

I must say, it is truly perplexing to fathom why Mbappé resolutely clings to PSG. What has he been achieving by staying in PSG? The Ligue 1 title? Is that all he wants? If he does not want anything else I do not have any problem. But I think that he is currently one of the best players in the world. So it is probably not the best idea for him to only think about the Ligue 1 title anymore. He should be thinking about the Champions League. And with Real Madrid, he will be able to actually have a better chance to win the Champions League. With PSG, it is not going to happen in my opinion. Of course, if he only wants money, he can stay in the PSG team. We have seen in the past that he has a really soft corner in his heart for money.

[macson]

Neymar's shirt in PSG got a new owner and now Dembele is a player who is going to wear the number ten in PSG for next season, in fact when there was some news about Mbappe leaving PSG there were some people they said Dembele will use the number seven. But now the posters of Dembele's shirt are published and he will use the number ten.

dembele really suits this number, he deserves the number 10, it was difficult for PSG to get Dembele because xavi and barcelona really expected him to be there but Dembele's determination is quite strong especially at PSG he gets pretty good money.  After it was reported that Mbappe had officially extended his contract until 2025, it was hoped that Dembele could match with Mbappe.  to make PSG's attack line even sharper, Enrique must be able to provide a good combination for the PSG squad because PSG's stock of good strikers is quite a lot <sup>(there are Ramos, Asensio, ekitike and lee)</sup>

[borovichok]

Neymar's shirt in PSG got a new owner and now Dembele is a player who is going to wear the number ten in PSG for next season, in fact when there was some news about Mbappe leaving PSG there were some people they said Dembele will use the number seven. But now the posters of Dembele's shirt are published and he will use the number ten.

PSG have lost most of the big names in the club, it would aides them to save enough from it. Leo Messi, Sergio Ramos, followed by Neymar Jr who exited Parc des Princes stadium this summer. PSG president, keen on the signing more potential players this summer, because he doesn't want the team to feel the emptiness of the exits of these essential players. The big memorial jersey number 10 is presented to the new signing, Ousmane Dembele. It's such an honour for the Frenchman to earned his accolades even before he starts a game for the parisians.

[bering]

Marseille will fight for away match against Metz today and actually Metz is not easy opponent for Marseille because in the last 5 matches Marseille only can able to gets 1 wins and 4 draw so this proven Metz had a potention to make Marseille failed to gets 3 points from this match moreover Marseille performance recently still unstable and Marseille condition also not in the good shape because they were eliminated by Panathinaikos at champion league

The odds has been showing that Marseille is the favourite with the odds @1.76 and Metz @4.40 but i don't think Metz will be easily to beated by Marseille especially this is Metz home match and i am sure they will attempts not lose again even i was thinking Metz probably will be able to stole 1 point from Marseille remains they can able to do that before so for this match i think for betting options probably both teams to scores or draw is good

[Litzki1990]

"Expected" is not the same as happening. PSG has long voiced its position and has been waiting for something for a long time, but nothing is changing 
They may keep wanting more, but Mbappe is hardly stupid enough to be involved in a scheme that PSG needs but Mbappe doesn't need.
I did not understand about the rumors and Real Madrid. Real Madrid is ready to buy Mbappe at an adequate price or take him away for free in a year, do you doubt it?

Yes i do. I meant madrid has not even sent an official bid for him and how can we expect the club to buy him. Renewing the contract with PSG is even more sense compared seeing him to go to the real madrid.
Real madrid will be ready to take mbappe once he leaves from there with free agent. It reminds me so much talks about madrid prepared huge sum amounts of money for mbape but it has not proven. Mbappe is now starting to talk about the chance for PSG to win UCL this season.

Mbappe will make everything clear as soon as possible. So much news related to the to sign a new agreement with PSG already spread. I hope the new deal will be coming true.
Madrid has no choice other than buy him.

Why make a formal offer when PSG publicly announces the inadequate amount they want for Mbappe, and you can just wait for PSG (which is very interested in selling Mbappe) to moderate their appetites. You say that Real have no other choice but to buy Mbappe, can you justify your words with something? I see no reason why Real Madrid couldn't take Mbappe for free.

Real Madrid is a very rich club financially they can sign any player they want, Real Madrid is a team that every player dreams of wearing the jersey but luckily what Real Madrid offers. Before signing a player, Real Madrid put the player under observation for a long time, then if Real Madrid feels that the deal will bring them profit, then they complete the deal. At the moment there are many players that Real Madrid can sign a contract with if they want to, but if you search, you may not find a player like Mbappe at the moment. Not only this season Madrid are waiting for Mbappe, Real Madrid also waited for Mbappe last season, when they did not succeed in the previous season, they were patient and offered him again in the next season, and this season also Real Madrid did not succeed in signing Mbappe. Real Madrid will be able to take Mbappe as a free agent member in the next season.

[shinratensei_]

Neymar's shirt in PSG got a new owner and now Dembele is a player who is going to wear the number ten in PSG for next season, in fact when there was some news about Mbappe leaving PSG there were some people they said Dembele will use the number seven. But now the posters of Dembele's shirt are published and he will use the number ten.

dembele really suits this number, he deserves the number 10, it was difficult for PSG to get Dembele because xavi and barcelona really expected him to be there but Dembele's determination is quite strong especially at PSG he gets pretty good money.  After it was reported that Mbappe had officially extended his contract until 2025, it was hoped that Dembele could match with Mbappe.  to make PSG's attack line even sharper, Enrique must be able to provide a good combination for the PSG squad because PSG's stock of good strikers is quite a lot <sup>(there are Ramos, Asensio, ekitike and lee)</sup>

It's not so difficult to get dembele. PSG was only sending its first bid for dembele and he agreed with it. It doesn't even take a long time like mbappe which is also interesting in extending his contract in PSG rather than leave from the club.
Dembele is replacing neymar and i believe dembele will always become a starting lineup. It's pretty interesting to know the position of goncalo ramos after mbappe was coming back again. I remember that mbappe mostly played as central forward previuos season.
Since he is going back again and i do believe if mbappe will try to take that position again. PSG acquired Goncalo Ramos to occupy that position,will Enrique bench Ramos?

PSG had so many strikers but none of them were useful. They were underperform. That's why PSG is very happy mbappe comes back again.

[piebeyb]

PSG had so many strikers but none of them were useful. They were underperform. That's why PSG is very happy mbappe comes back again.

I think with the arrival of Dembele and the return of Mbappe to the main squad it will certainly be better than before, there is no other way for PSG to entrust the front line to these two other than that it is really useless and underperforming, so I think Dembele will be a pretty good forward to accompany Mbappe up front against Toulouse this weekend.

With Dembele joining, of course he will be included in the main squad to play and get points in the second Ligue 1 match after previously having to share points with Lorient due to a goalless draw, Mbappe's return and Dembele's joining should be able to get full points in the game later. at least stay on the winning path so you can be at the top of the standings.

[Distraction]

People continue to say the same thing that Mbappe will just stay here for one last season and then join Real Madrid on a free transfer. I also believe that to happen truthfully. There is a claim like PSG will find a way to extend his contract as the relationship between is getting better.

But I don't think so. After Mbappe stated everything clearly about his future there should be no return. Maybe he didn't state that he was going to join Real Madrid after this season. But he indicated that he wouldn't activate his one-year extension with PSG.

[imamusma]

Dembele style is different than Neymar and no one wants him to be a copycat from him. Ligue 1 is less stressful and the gameplay is more calm than La Liga so I assume injuries will be less for Dembele.
There is a lot of efforts for Dembele to do to be able to prove himself as a good replacement for Neymar and to let fans forget a little about Mbappe.

Dembele was not recruited to replace Neymar, that was because the two of them played in different positions. Neymar is a left winger, while Dembele is a winger who operates on the right. I know Dembele can also play on the right wing, but his position is not as optimal on the right wing.

Luis Enrique has a lot of options on the right wing as well as a centre-forward, but I think it's a bit difficult to find a very good player on the left wing. Julian Draxler is the only player operating there, but Asensio, Mbappe, Kang-in Lee and Ousmane Dembele could also be deployed there. I'd love to see Luis Enrique use Asensio, Dembele and Mbappe as forwards in their games this week, I think that will go a long way in their strength in the game.

[posi]

Mbappe should not stay in PSG, no matter what. It is not in his best interest for him to do so. You said that he’s going to be the brightest star for PSG without Messi and Neymar. But I think he will literally so far because he will not have the assistance of Lionel Messi and Neymar in the team. And we all know that the PSG team is not very balanced.

I think so too, because Mbappe himself will not be more helped by the absence of Messi and Neymar at PSG even though PSG have brought new players into their squad this season. And as seen in his first match this season, the strength of PSG itself is still not stable and balanced so there will be no help that Mbappe can hope for this season by staying at PSG.

On the other hand, if he goes to the Real Madrid squad, he’s going to have a  really good team backing him up. so it does not matter how much money they are offering him, he really should be going to Real Madrid in the next season.  He wants to complete his contract with PSG, that is absolutely great. But he better get the hell out of there and go to Real Madrid right after that.

That was indeed the right choice for Mbappe, because apart from Real Madrid being a big team, he can still make his career even brighter there. Because the players who are already at Real Madrid themselves are also good enough players so they can help him a little in having a more great season there.

One thing he can do to come clean with PSG is to actually be upfront with what he wants. He can tell the PSG authority directly that he does not want to extend his contract. He also wants to leave at the end of the season. Of course, if he actually wants that he can do this. But that is definitely going to mean the PSG team not taking him seriously as a starting player. They are going to bench him for most of the season. Probably that is why he has actually shown interest in extending the contract. We all know that he was not even in the training session with the main team. So probably does not want to waste last season with the PSG team. And if he is warming the bench for most of the season, that is definitely going to reduce his value in the marketplace.

[rahmad2nd]

I personally still don't believe Mbappe will leave, because in reality Mbappe is still very unstable at this age. Because yes, if PSG can increase his salary then at least, this can also make Mbappe willing to stay. But yes, let's just wait until the end of the season, will Mbappe disappoint Real Madrid again or maybe, Mbappe will really leave PSG for free.

But of course, if Mbappe does leave for free, then it will really disappoint PSG who have paid a high price. That way, then of course PSG will not really be ready to let Mbappe go. But yes, if we consider in terms of achievements, then Mbappe should have left as Real Madrid had hoped.

I must say, it is truly perplexing to fathom why Mbappé resolutely clings to PSG. What has he been achieving by staying in PSG? The Ligue 1 title? Is that all he wants? If he does not want anything else I do not have any problem. But I think that he is currently one of the best players in the world. So it is probably not the best idea for him to only think about the Ligue 1 title anymore. He should be thinking about the Champions League. And with Real Madrid, he will be able to actually have a better chance to win the Champions League. With PSG, it is not going to happen in my opinion. Of course, if he only wants money, he can stay in the PSG team. We have seen in the past that he has a really soft corner in his heart for money.

You have to understand, that the situation is not that simple. because after all, conflict with a club as big as PSG is not good. Previously, Mbappe had decided not to renew his contract and he would stay until 2024. This statement caused a reaction and an uproar between Mbappe and the club president, we have even seen the drama of the Mbappe transfer saga. which in the end PSG is serious about not playing Mbappe, a situation that will not be pleasant for both parties. but this step was taken by PSG, because they were serious about their actions.

On the other hand, Madrid did not react after PSG included Mbappe on the list of selling players in this summer window. maybe as rumored, if Madrid already has a pre-secret agreement with Real Madrid. that is why, so far no attempt has been made by Madrid to get Mbappe. suddenly, after the Ligue 1 competition had restarted. Mbappe changed his mind, who was willing to return to play with the PSG squad.

There are many rumors being reported, the point is that Mbappe has negotiated with PSG. there are several agreements in the new contract, Mbappe can leave next season if Madrid are willing to take him from PSG. that means, as PSG have said, they will not let Mbappe leave for free. however, in this new contact Mbappe could leave next season if Madrid so wish. or it could be, another club that intends to use Mbappe's services. thus, both parties get a win-win solution. Mbeppe can move to Real Madrid in the following season, but Madrid will have to spend a lot of money at an agreed price. btw, what I'm saying refers to some news sources that I read.

[makishart]

People continue to say the same thing that Mbappe will just stay here for one last season and then join Real Madrid on a free transfer. I also believe that to happen truthfully. There is a claim like PSG will find a way to extend his contract as the relationship between is getting better.

I do believe mbappe already offered something big by PSG. Real maust be absolutely gutted about the news mbappe is interesting to extend his contract. I just saw there have been much bad news related to the madrid responding mbappe's decision to extend his contract.
Madrid may be feeling fed up with mbappe's news. Mbappe once again played madrid. There were many people talked him last weeks. Mbappe makes everything clear with just having a good relationship with PSG again.
Mbappe fucked madrid once again. It doesn't make sense if madrid is still willing to take him. PSG was just making so much drama related to him.

But I don't think so. After Mbappe stated everything clearly about his future there should be no return. Maybe he didn't state that he was going to join Real Madrid after this season. But he indicated that he wouldn't activate his one-year extension with PSG.

The final decision has not yet taken by him. How can you say that if mbappe already indicated won't activate his one year extension with PSG? Everything about mbappe is complicated thing.

[len01]

Neymar's shirt in PSG got a new owner and now Dembele is a player who is going to wear the number ten in PSG for next season, in fact when there was some news about Mbappe leaving PSG there were some people they said Dembele will use the number seven. But now the posters of Dembele's shirt are published and he will use the number ten.

dembele really suits this number, he deserves the number 10, it was difficult for PSG to get Dembele because xavi and barcelona really expected him to be there but Dembele's determination is quite strong especially at PSG he gets pretty good money.  After it was reported that Mbappe had officially extended his contract until 2025, it was hoped that Dembele could match with Mbappe.  to make PSG's attack line even sharper, Enrique must be able to provide a good combination for the PSG squad because PSG's stock of good strikers is quite a lot <sup>(there are Ramos, Asensio, ekitike and lee)</sup>

It's not so difficult to get dembele. PSG was only sending its first bid for dembele and he agreed with it. It doesn't even take a long time like mbappe which is also interesting in extending his contract in PSG rather than leave from the club.
Dembele is replacing neymar and i believe dembele will always become a starting lineup. It's pretty interesting to know the position of goncalo ramos after mbappe was coming back again. I remember that mbappe mostly played as central forward previuos season.
Since he is going back again and i do believe if mbappe will try to take that position again. PSG acquired Goncalo Ramos to occupy that position,will Enrique bench Ramos?

PSG had so many strikers but none of them were useful. They were underperform. That's why PSG is very happy mbappe comes back again.

Dembele was contracted for 5 years and this seems very convincing that PSG really believes that Dembele can help PSG to win a title this season at the top of the standings and regarding Gancalo Ramos it looks like Enrique will provide a new strategy using Mbappe and Ramos for attacking line positions because it takes advantage of performance Ramos seems to be very good to work with Mbappe but these two players seem to have a strong chemistry first but the situation is a little difficult and lets see in the upcoming matches maybe my prediction was a little wrong.

[Ondekinecakabilirim]

The second week of matches in the French Ligue 1 starts today with Metz vs Marseille. Metz lost to Rennes last week. They conceded 5 goals in that game. And they gave a bad image to the audience. I think they don't have enough squad for Ligue 1. But I don't want to speak negatively about them already. On the other hand, we have seen radical changes in Marseille this season. They parted ways with coach Tudor and signed Marcelino. They beat Reims 2-1 in the first week in the league. But in the Champions League they were eliminated by Panathinaikos. Marseille actually didn't give me enough confidence. But I think they will beat Metz tonight.

[BlackBoss_]

Dembele was contracted for 5 years and this seems very convincing that PSG really believes that Dembele can help PSG to win a title this season at the top of the standings

Dembele is a good player and he will be a good replacement for Neymar who left PSG and moved to Saudi Arabia. Dembele has better speed than Neymar and he is younger than the Brazilian player too. With Dembele, PSG will have better ability to do counter attacking with his speed and less dribbling habit than Neymar. Five year contract looks good as after the contract ends, Dembele will no longer be young and PSG will consider to replace him by another younger player.

regarding Gancalo Ramos it looks like Enrique will provide a new strategy using Mbappe and Ramos for attacking line positions because it takes advantage of performance Ramos seems to be very good to work with Mbappe but these two players seem to have a strong chemistry first but the situation is a little difficult and lets see in the upcoming matches maybe my prediction was a little wrong.

Ramos just had one good match in World Cup 2022 and I am so doubtful that he will be able to be a good striker for PSG. At least he is ready to learn and improve but at his age, I think the chance to see his big upgrade is so slim. I am unsure that Ramos will be combined well with Dembele and Mbappe as if these players play together, Ramos will have to sacrifice central space for Mbappe as the French player will be unhappy if his opportunities to score goals drop because of Ramos's appearance at the center.

[Minor Miner]

Dembele style is different than Neymar and no one wants him to be a copycat from him. Ligue 1 is less stressful and the gameplay is more calm than La Liga so I assume injuries will be less for Dembele.
There is a lot of efforts for Dembele to do to be able to prove himself as a good replacement for Neymar and to let fans forget a little about Mbappe.

Dembele was not recruited to replace Neymar, that was because the two of them played in different positions. Neymar is a left winger, while Dembele is a winger who operates on the right. I know Dembele can also play on the right wing, but his position is not as optimal on the right wing.

Luis Enrique has a lot of options on the right wing as well as a centre-forward, but I think it's a bit difficult to find a very good player on the left wing. Julian Draxler is the only player operating there, but Asensio, Mbappe, Kang-in Lee and Ousmane Dembele could also be deployed there. I'd love to see Luis Enrique use Asensio, Dembele and Mbappe as forwards in their games this week, I think that will go a long way in their strength in the game.

I believe that Dembélé was brought in to add depth to the squad. Not to be a replacement for Neymar. And it is going to be really hard for the coach to actually find a suitable substitute for Neymar at the left wing position. We all know that he is obviously one of the best in that position. In recent times, I think he is the best left-winger to be honest.

We could talk about Cristiano Ronaldo, but we know that he has been playing as a striker in recent times even though he was a left-winger in his early man UTD days.

Anyway, I don’t think Dembélé is going to perform well in the left wing position anyway. At least not as well as he can in the right wing position. And it is definitely not going to be easy finding a replacement on the left wing position. Even if they do, I highly doubt that he is actually going to be as good as Neymar or even close. Luis Enrique does have a big job on his hand.

[tusandii]

Today there will be a game between Marseille vs Metz and maybe this will be an opportunity for all of us who want to bet on a Ligue 1 match at the start of this summer.
Marseille itself is a fairly strong club in Ligue 1 and they even have a Champions League ticket because last season they managed to finish Ligue 1 in 3rd place in contrast to Metz who was only able to enter Ligue 1 this season.

Even though in the Champions League qualifying match Marseille had to lose on penalties but for this match against Metz they will be able to win easily.
Marseille in the previous match against Reims also performed quite well and managed to win with a score of 2 - 1.

[rendravolt]

Today there will be a game between Marseille vs Metz and maybe this will be an opportunity for all of us who want to bet on a Ligue 1 match at the start of this summer.
Marseille itself is a fairly strong club in Ligue 1 and they even have a Champions League ticket because last season they managed to finish Ligue 1 in 3rd place in contrast to Metz who was only able to enter Ligue 1 this season.

Even though in the Champions League qualifying match Marseille had to lose on penalties but for this match against Metz they will be able to win easily.
Marseille in the previous match against Reims also performed quite well and managed to win with a score of 2 - 1.

There should be no doubts about betting on a win for Marseille, but sometimes something we don't want can happen. The previous win against Reims is definitely a very important capital for Marseille to improve the performance of its players. Even though Reims is also not an easy team to beat, but considering that Marseille has quality that is still above them, we can still understand the result.

Now Marseille is going up against the promoted team this season which is Metz and seeing the second H2H there are some results that emphasize draws to several wins for Marseille. But I will try to take the results from the closest season and refer to this, the possibility of a draw is still strong in the match. So I will not take full risk to bet on Marseille and will take the handicap (-0.25) with odds @1.52 for Marseille to win.