French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[Frankolala]

PSG does not need big transfers, I still think they need some better bench, because they need depth to play this many games every year, players got serious injured last year and that is not easy, and most of them are at world cup this year so they will be tired once more.

I would guess that getting some more depth would just be a great benefit so that players can rest a bit. But aside from that, the main squad seems like a very talented bunch of players and shouldn't be considered to change, they can keep the main guys the same.

Of course, PSG needs additional players in case of injuries in the future. All their players cannot play in the same place for three years. Injury and decline in performance will be a big challenge to them. If PSG want to maintain their pace next season, they need more players because the battle is going to be a very tough one next season.

[Velvet78]

I don't believe PSG need any addition to their starting lineup. Unless there is someone important leaving... But for now it doesn't seem so despite the recent rumours.

However it isn't only about your starters of course. Squad depth is even more crucial. PSG are a team that have faced injuries very often. This is why Luis Enrique has a big responsibility of making sure they don't lack players in a position for the continuity of their successes.

[SOKO-DEKE]

This is exactly what also think PSG should think of doing, they have used same set of players to win the champions League and league titles and they have used them to defend it but at this point instead of using this same set of players they need some back up which is where the bench comes in. Next season they will be very active in most of the competition they were almost affected by injuries which also made Lens to close gap between them in the league now they can sign some new players to help their squad depth they do njt need to change their players cause they are doing well the way they are.

PSG was able to win the Champions League and the defend the Champions League and become the second team after Real Madrid to win the Champions League back to back because Luis Enrique built a team that can serve them for a very long time so they don't necessarily need some back up. PSG can still perform very well next season if they don't add any new face to their squad and their current squad depth can handle the competitions they will play next season.

Yes, it is very clear to everyone that PSG have best squad that can win the Champions League and other competitions next season, and even the season after, based on what they have achieved so far. However, they do not need to continue with only these players, they need to make some more signings to strengthen their team and provide quality backup options.

Anything can happen to any of their players. They can get injured or even lose form. The reason why many of us have not started blaming one or two players in the PSG squad is because they are achieving their goals. However, we should remember that other teams are also building their squads to compete more strongly next season.

If PSG want to remain the best squad, they also need to sign great players to maintain that more because it not possible that all the players in the squad are playing to our satisfaction. PSG winning the Champions League again next season is possible, but I cannot say that their current squad alone can handle it because other teams are strongly strengthening their own squads.

[Emitdama]

How is Lyon finances now? Are they still broke? They are going to Champions League pre-qualifiers you know. This is important for them as they can obtain a chance to make lots of money there.

However not in the qualifiers of course... They need to make it to league phase for that. If only they didn't mess up in their last fixture of this season of the Ligue 1... They would have been there directly now.

Lyon is currently facing significant pressure from UEFA due to their debt and operational losses. To keep things in balance, they have to sell their few players before 30 August if they want to go for UEFA Champions League qualifiers; otherwise, they can face consequences as well.

They have time to do their requirements, which are looking not easy because owners are injecting huge amounts, which need to be filled with €60 million in French Ligue 1. Many clubs are facing crises due to poor finances, but sadly management fails to attract new investors, which can bring positive changes in this league.

https://www.goal.com/en/lists/uefa-threatens-to-expel-lyon-over-financial-breach/blt2a110f13b4ec83ff

[jakdanyel]

Lyon is currently facing significant pressure from UEFA due to their debt and operational losses. To keep things in balance, they have to sell their few players before 30 August if they want to go for UEFA Champions League qualifiers; otherwise, they can face consequences as well.

They have time to do their requirements, which are looking not easy because owners are injecting huge amounts, which need to be filled with €60 million in French Ligue 1. Many clubs are facing crises due to poor finances, but sadly management fails to attract new investors, which can bring positive changes in this league.

https://www.goal.com/en/lists/uefa-threatens-to-expel-lyon-over-financial-breach/blt2a110f13b4ec83ff

Only few players to sell? Then Lyon's situation is much better than Marseille now.    Because as far as I know Marseille needs to sell many players to avoid getting a ban by UEFA.

That must be why they are likely to sell even their best player who is Greenwood. But his price tag is quite high if I'm not wrong. It must be around €50-55m according to what I read before.