French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[RaltcoinsB]

I think French teams do not lack the "discipline" we think most other teams in Europe have, I do not meant strictly Germany, but something close to that. I think what is lacking is the seriousness in the games itself. They like to win, and when they win it's all fine, but when they are overpowered then they get a shocked situation and it becomes harder to do a comeback.

In my view, I guess if Galtier wants to do something, he first needs to make sure that he instills that "it is not over until the whistle is blown" type of mindset. If he can do that, PSG could win so many more games. They get that shock and start to lose games and start to not play the way they normally play.

I wouldn't call it a shock, it's more like nerves and, as a result, due to the lack of the necessary discipline in the team, violations, skirmishes, removals. Everything goes well as long as the result is in their favor, but as soon as they lose, they get angry and do anything but play football like professionals. PSG is a team of stars and I don’t know who should become their coach, so that he would be an authority for them, who the players would listen to.

For a team of stars, the coach needs to be very authoritative and disciplined.  That's why I think of Mourinho and Zidane.  Both of these names can be good coaches for Psg.  But the problem is that Mourinho is still a manager trying to do good things in Rome.  Therefore, I think Zidane remains the only option, but as far as I know, Zidane is not related to this situation.

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[skarais]

For a team of stars, the coach needs to be very authoritative and disciplined.  That's why I think of Mourinho and Zidane.  Both of these names can be good coaches for Psg.  But the problem is that Mourinho is still a manager trying to do good things in Rome.  Therefore, I think Zidane remains the only option, but as far as I know, Zidane is not related to this situation.

As reported by many media, it seems Zidane will not accept PSG's offer to become coach. I don't know why he turned it down, but maybe this isn't the right time for him to train. In recent seasons, PSG have sacked their coaches more often and have begun to expect a number of coaches. Tuchel and Pochettino are two coaches who have not worked there for long because PSG are desperate to win the Champions League to prove their team's capacity.

About who their next coach will certainly be very interesting to discuss because they should be able to get a great coach. Mourinho maybe not now, but maybe Ancelotti in the future or maybe Guardiola.

[dezoel]

Neymar and Messi are midfielders and in the future the club will get rid of them, Icardi has not been able to prove himself for three years and he is not young. Perhaps this is some kind of temporary transfer with the potential for an extension if he can show himself. But I do not think that they want to buy him for the main place in the composition. Obviously, if PSG buy another clean striker, it will be a player of a higher level.

In last few seasons we all watching PSG is never been as good unit mostly they are relaying on their star players which is never been ideal because if you want to do something big you need to settle players as on their positions and have strict follow your system here we have never things like this which is the biggest failure for this big team right now they have new coach.

Moreover, he is developing his system which could be start working from start of next season, but he needs to work on few things as just have specialist strikers on their positions and give midfielders a better option and bring Neymar and Messi in midfield which could be more helpful instead of having them at attack here they can settle Mbappé and Icardi these both are quality players right now in this squad.

[TelolettOm]

PSG now has a lot of talented strikers. Now I don't think it will be profitable for PSG to buy a new striker. PSG should now continue to try to strengthen the midfield and defense.

Exactly, their defense and midfield are not really strong as their front/attacking liners, moreover their midfielder. If they still have similar front liners, there is no need for them to get them again, I am sure that they will not accept new front liners again, except that they will let one of them go.

As reported by many media, it seems Zidane will not accept PSG's offer to become coach. I don't know why he turned it down, but maybe this isn't the right time for him to train.

As I read from the media, Yes Zidane is rumored don't want to be PSG coach because he wants to be the France manager, specifically after World Cup.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10931843/Zinedine-Zidane-says-passion-coaching-amid-PSG-links.html

[Velvet78]

PSG's current attacking line is good enough actually and I don't believe they need to strengthen it more. They had better be careful about not losing any player there. Neymar has been rumoured but it would probably stay as a rumour too. Because his wage is quite high for many big teams to think twice about signing him this summer. He would continue here.

[bering]

I'm curious about Galtier method how to control star players in PSG and after announced as new manager he has made statement that will attempts to control the ego for each players because some people believe why PSG failed on champion league because of big ego from their players and he will reserved the players whose performance is declining although it star players but i don't think it will be so easy because if he really do what he says then there will be conflict in the team and some people consider Galtier no better than Pochettino and possibly he will failed to managed PSG eventually

[Altryist]

For a team of stars, the coach needs to be very authoritative and disciplined.  That's why I think of Mourinho and Zidane.  Both of these names can be good coaches for Psg.  But the problem is that Mourinho is still a manager trying to do good things in Rome.  Therefore, I think Zidane remains the only option, but as far as I know, Zidane is not related to this situation.

Mourinho had very interesting stages in his career, when he won everything, he was a very authoritative coach, everyone listened to him. But at some point, when the results got worse, and in clubs like Chelsea or Manchester United there were a lot of stars, a lot of conflicts began to occur, and these conflicts made it impossible to achieve the goals, since all the players and the coach lost their energy for these conflicts. So I don't think Mourinho could handle the PSG players.

Maybe Zidane is not interested in a coaching career now, maybe it is not interesting to him at all. For some reason, he does not coach any club now.

[Sirait]

I'm curious about Galtier method how to control star players in PSG and after announced as new manager he has made statement that will attempts to control the ego for each players because some people believe why PSG failed on champion league because of big ego from their players and he will reserved the players whose performance is declining although it star players but i don't think it will be so easy because if he really do what he says then there will be conflict in the team and some people consider Galtier no better than Pochettino and possibly he will failed to managed PSG eventually

that's true, I'm also curious about how galtier will control the ego of the players because we all know there have been many great coaches like ancelotti and tuchel who also coached PSG but they all failed to make PSG get the UCL trophy. Galtier coaches one of the richest clubs in the world and contains expensive players too, it's a challenge as well as a big responsibility for him.

[tulusikhlas]

PSG's current attacking line is good enough actually and I don't believe they need to strengthen it more. They had better be careful about not losing any player there. Neymar has been rumoured but it would probably stay as a rumour too. Because his wage is quite high for many big teams to think twice about signing him this summer. He would continue here.

If you look at the existing squad, Paris Saint Germain is actually quite promising to compete outside the domestic league (Champions League). However, they are often unable to compete with representatives from other countries. They are inhabited by very quality players, especially in their attack line. But it was not enough for them to reach even higher achievements.

[Doell]

PSG's current attacking line is good enough actually and I don't believe they need to strengthen it more. They had better be careful about not losing any player there. Neymar has been rumoured but it would probably stay as a rumour too. Because his wage is quite high for many big teams to think twice about signing him this summer. He would continue here.

I heard the news that there was some kind of conflict between Mbappe and Messi regarding Neymar, but since arrival of Christophe Galtier to PSG, Neymar will still be here and become an important component Galtier. Hopefully Neymar can always be fit and show a good performance this season in every match PSG, if not then it's clear that next season Neymar fate will be sold for sure.

[Bobrox]

I heard the news that there was some kind of conflict between Mbappe and Messi regarding Neymar, but since arrival of Christophe Galtier to PSG, Neymar will still be here and become an important component Galtier. Hopefully Neymar can always be fit and show a good performance this season in every match PSG, if not then it's clear that next season Neymar fate will be sold for sure.

I think have enough with PSG attacking player but need some substitutes player how give option when need give rest for Lionel Messi, Mbappe or Neymar. But I don't see any rumor about conflict or bad news with Neymar and Mbappe because both player have good working team each other. After arriving new manager Christophe Galtier although not really popular I think will be better than Pocchetino era and could give motivation for PSG how to be better not only in domestic league but also most dreaming trophy on UEFA Champion League, still waiting for PSG when getting Champion League trophy.

[1kodumtek7]

PSG will need all of their main players in their attacking line to be successful in not only the Ligue 1 but also the Champions League. Mbappe is the most valuable player for them now of course. He has played a very crucial role for the team in every tournament they have played. Messi and Neymar were staying behind his performance mostly but they were quite decent too. I believe these two will show a bigger level of performance next season to be a bigger help for the team.

[onecall123]

PSG will need all of their main players in their attacking line to be successful in not only the Ligue 1 but also the Champions League. Mbappe is the most valuable player for them now of course. He has played a very crucial role for the team in every tournament they have played. Messi and Neymar were staying behind his performance mostly but they were quite decent too. I believe these two will show a bigger level of performance next season to be a bigger help for the team.

It would be great to see them improve their performance next season and score many goals. Are there any expectations we have for them? YES! Having a good bonding can open up many opportunities. The controversy is that they are overrated players who don't deliver their performance to their potential. Seeing Mbappe perform well, I look forward to seeing Messi and Neymar achieve the best outcome possible. The team is grateful to have them, and we look forward to watching their super performances next season.

[Furious 7]

PSG will need all of their main players in their attacking line to be successful in not only the Ligue 1 but also the Champions League. Mbappe is the most valuable player for them now of course. He has played a very crucial role for the team in every tournament they have played. Messi and Neymar were staying behind his performance mostly but they were quite decent too. I believe these two will show a bigger level of performance next season to be a bigger help for the team.

It would be great to see them improve their performance next season and score many goals. Are there any expectations we have for them? YES! Having a good bonding can open up many opportunities. The controversy is that they are overrated players who don't deliver their performance to their potential. Seeing Mbappe perform well, I look forward to seeing Messi and Neymar achieve the best outcome possible. The team is grateful to have them, and we look forward to watching their super performances next season.

Looking at their performance from this season and with the quality of the players actually I think without saying that it is quite clear that PSG are already the best. But in this case only for the domestic league they claim that because the fact with the squad they have now it doesn't prove anything for the Champions League.
High hopes year after year have brought nothing in the Champions League and they have to think hard again here.

[terrorJR]

PSG's current attacking line is good enough actually and I don't believe they need to strengthen it more. They had better be careful about not losing any player there. Neymar has been rumoured but it would probably stay as a rumour too. Because his wage is quite high for many big teams to think twice about signing him this summer. He would continue here.

I heard the news that there was some kind of conflict between Mbappe and Messi regarding Neymar, but since arrival of Christophe Galtier to PSG, Neymar will still be here and become an important component Galtier. Hopefully Neymar can always be fit and show a good performance this season in every match PSG, if not then it's clear that next season Neymar fate will be sold for sure.

I heard this news from a few days ago which said there was an internal conflict between Messi and Mbappe regarding Neymar.
It is reported that Mbappe has proposed looking for alternatives other than Neymar because Mbappe himself considers that Neymar is not disciplined which makes Mbappe not very respectful.
But this has been criticized by Messi, who as he is a friend of Neymar, does not know where this news comes from but indeed this will certainly add to the heat of the drama caused by Neymar, who so far is still uncertain about his future.

[wiss19]

Mourinho had very interesting stages in his career, when he won everything, he was a very authoritative coach, everyone listened to him. But at some point, when the results got worse, and in clubs like Chelsea or Manchester United there were a lot of stars, a lot of conflicts began to occur, and these conflicts made it impossible to achieve the goals, since all the players and the coach lost their energy for these conflicts. So I don't think Mourinho could handle the PSG players.

Maybe Zidane is not interested in a coaching career now, maybe it is not interesting to him at all. For some reason, he does not coach any club now.

Mourinho had a great "park the bus" defensive mindset that worked for many years and he was great because it wasn't used that much and he perfected. However, overtime teams started to play with the now famous gegenpress, which meant that they would get the ball right back if possible.

This means Mourinho teams would defend well enough, but then lose the ball, and then get attacked again which resulted with defense not being settled right back and ready. This is why he started to get worse results, and with huge clubs you can't just adjust the team in a few weeks, it takes time and that is why he was fired since he got bad results for a while.

Now he is in Roma and not PSG. Zidane would have worked, he got super good results as a coach, and he would be listened to because everyone would want to get it like him and they would know that he would get them the results, but Mourinho is not there anymore.

[BitcoinAccepted]

The problem you get in this star team at some point is that they all want to be captain of the ship. Neymar obviously has a lot of respect for Messi, but he also knows that Messi is still better and will continue to be better. With Mbappe the cards are of course different. He may be better now and will also become the best player in the world in the future. Sometimes it's not about having 3 top strikers play together in a team. Messi could think about whether he still feels like it. On the other hand, with PSG he has the best chances to win the Cl again. I don't see him playing at Man City anytime soon, although of course he has a good relationship with Guardiola. That could help with a transition to England.

[Pulsar77]

First of all, I don't expect Neymar to go anywhere at this point. His current wage is too high for all the rich teams to accept. Maybe Newcastle would still try their luck with him but I don't think that he would like to go there in the first place. The remaining rich teams wouldn't pay a significant amount just to sign him too. So Neymar is staying as it seems and Galtier wants him in the lineup too. If Neymar doesn't have a season with serious injuries I expect a bigger contribution from him which is going to be important for the Champions League.

[alpamar99]

First of all, I don't expect Neymar to go anywhere at this point. His current wage is too high for all the rich teams to accept. Maybe Newcastle would still try their luck with him but I don't think that he would like to go there in the first place. The remaining rich teams wouldn't pay a significant amount just to sign him too. So Neymar is staying as it seems and Galtier wants him in the lineup too. If Neymar doesn't have a season with serious injuries I expect a bigger contribution from him which is going to be important for the Champions League.

With the salary burden applied to Neymar is very large indeed it will be very difficult for other teams to bring him from PSG unless the team is really good from a financial point of view.
Newcastle so far still want Neymar but indeed I also feel not too sure about this because it is definitely not Neymar's choice unless their money can melt Neymar heart.

[Slow death]

PSG's current attacking line is good enough actually and I don't believe they need to strengthen it more.

well the french league is very weak for now at least that was my view last season so it's really hard to say that PSG's attack is strong when they play against very weak teams but they lost Di maria who on many occasions managed to save the team team by scoring a goal, so this season they will have to work hard, because messi hasn't managed to score many goals since he arrived, on the other hand we have neymar who is a player who has suffered injuries that make him stay a long time without playing. I see PSG being weaker this season compared to last season, especially with this new coach

Neymar has been rumoured but it would probably stay as a rumour too. Because his wage is quite high for many big teams to think twice about signing him this summer. He would continue here.

the team that hires neymar, it can only be a team that doesn't give value for money, he would be more of a harm than a solution