French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[rahmad2nd]

LOL did anybody read about what Zlatan just said about Ligue 1?

It's become more boring since he left in 2016, he said, and remember this was before Messi, Neymar, Mbappe arrived, not to mention Ramos and a whole lot of other stars.

I know he's a legend there but even Cavani scored more goals than him there.

In other news, Pogba has now been confirmed no go for World Cup, add this to Kante and I seriously doubt France can go far.

King Zlatan, that's how he declared himself.

seeing your post, I tried to find news information related to it. and yes, his words, can carry a satirical meaning for Ligue 1. however, can also be interpreted negatively. he said something contradictory with things that smelled of controversy.

In fact, he tends to glorify himself with the statement, the presence of the world's top players does not control the quality of Ligue 1. The reason, is because I no longer play there.

IMO, I'm not convinced by his statement. however, more than just to get attention. despite all that, he is one of the star players that I idolize wherever he plays. to this day, he is still playing in the AC Milan uniform at the age of 40+.

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[bitgolden]

I am not really against the idea, PSG is great but not that many other great teams in the ligue 1 left as well so he is sort of right. In the international games we see that ligue 1 teams don't go that further anymore, only PSG plays well and all other teams lose to everyone else.

his means that the league is not that great, remove PSG and they are just a balkan level league without any good players. Hell, even without PSG nobody would watch the games as well, that's a true approach. Which is why I believe that we shouldn't really be focusing on anything like that, we should be considering this as common problem in the league today and find a way to give more to teams that are not PSG.

[CLS63]

I don't think that PSG have much problem with their defense in general. They must have just not cared about the Troyes match as much as tougher ones back then. Troyes benefited from the openings in their defense really great but even in that condition PSG managed to defeat them by 4-3. This is a proof that they can win in every condition against their opponents in the Ligue 1.

I don't think that we will watch the same poor defending against Juventus. It is an important match for PSG to keep their lead. Winning this match will be enough for them most probably. Maybe the match is in Turin but PSG are still one step ahead. I just expect to see them performing much more decently to be able to take the win. But it is really not easy to bet on their win on one hand. Because it is an important match for Juventus at the same time.

[LUCKMCFLY]

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In part, I really like this, because if PSG is in trouble to win, that does not mean that the team is making a mistake, it means for me that the level of football of the other teams in the French league is increasing, that although PSG It has many stars like Mbappé, Messi, Neymar, among others, they are not so comfortable, that means that things are going well in world football, for me it is a great success, this match between Marseille and PSG was not won. for a great result, they won it because it really cost them, but if Marseille hadn't been so bad, things would have been different, that's what comes to my mind the most.

You are a big optimist and probably do not follow the trends in football. The stratification between the top clubs and all the rest is only growing and single victories or a worthy game of outsiders does not change anything. The growth of the "other" clubs from Ligue 1 should be judged by their competitiveness in the international arena. I haven't heard anything about their success or progress there.

Well, the truth is that I consider myself very optimistic, but I also understand something, that when we get to see a team like PSG that really has everything to win their league and the UCL they don't, and that is something that seems incredible to me, maybe PSG's problem is not that the other teams are not raising the level, maybe the problem is the technical director himself, I remember when Real Madrid had the best stars at the time, Ronaldo, Zizu, Roberto Carlos, and They always won the UCL, the League, that is why they have no excuse for losing, for now they have Messi, Neymar, Mbappé, if they include CR76 in a given case, they have no excuse.

PSG resumed positive results after beating Troyes 4-3, but conceded 3 goals was a bit surprising as PSG's defense did not perform well, Carlos Soler, Messi, Neymar and Mbappe managed to score one goal each for PSG's victory and 3 points achievement make PSG keep safe as first standing position awhile with 5 points gap from Lens. Unpredictable with PSG how come conceded 3 goals actually at the early 3th minute when Troyes success scoring goal trough Balde. Seems home work for Christophe Galtier for next match how to manage with defensive area keep trying without have conceded many goals again.

This match was very good, personally I think that PSG was very lucky, the fact of having stars like Messi and Neymar is a great advantage, now if Mbappé scored his goal in a penalty very well earned, I think that in this match if they had given at least 5 minutes plus the other teams tie them, I don't see PSG as well as they should be, for me it is one of the things that I don't understand how a team with so many stars can have so many problems, it is somewhat confusing, and a team like Troyes, which has no stars, as well as PSG, they have come so easily, and the truth is that they saved a lot, and that because their main striker scored some goals.

PSG resumed positive results after beating Troyes 4-3, but conceded 3 goals was a bit surprising as PSG's defense did not perform well, Carlos Soler, Messi, Neymar and Mbappe managed to score one goal each for PSG's victory and 3 points achievement make PSG keep safe as first standing position awhile with 5 points gap from Lens. Unpredictable with PSG how come conceded 3 goals actually at the early 3th minute when Troyes success scoring goal trough Balde. Seems home work for Christophe Galtier for next match how to manage with defensive area keep trying without have conceded many goals again.

It's what you say, for me PSG has many deficiencies, Sergio Ramos' work is also good, but it's very difficult for him to be in the entire defense, really Troyes' forward was very easy, there was a move made by Neymar that Mbappé bounced it, it was a great luxury that was done, he took the entire defense and made a luxury pass, for me it was the play of the game, and that is worthy of a play by a star like him, I also praise the goal that Messi made, from outside the area Messi made a great goal, he was unstoppable, I don't blame the goalkeeper, because it was a shot that I don't think any goalkeeper would have reached, if it hadn't been for them 2, I think PSG I would have lost, the game was very exciting.


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Lionel Messi smashes sensational goal from almost 30 yards as PSG win seven-goal thriller

Lionel Messi has been back to his sparkling best with PSG this season - and he continued his glittering form with a 30-yard wonder goal.

The Argentine superstar received the ball outside of the penalty area when he picked his head up and let fly. The ball flew past a hapless Gauthier Gallon in the Troyes net - as PSG drew level.

Messi's strike fired PSG level for the second time in the encounter - and the Parisian soon took the lead in the Ligue 1 clash. And football fans have loved Messi back to his best the wonder goal.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/lionel-messi-psg-goal-troyes-28362332

I don't think that PSG have much problem with their defense in general. They must have just not cared about the Troyes match as much as tougher ones back then. Troyes benefited from the openings in their defense really great but even in that condition PSG managed to defeat them by 4-3. This is a proof that they can win in every condition against their opponents in the Ligue 1.

I don't think that we will watch the same poor defending against Juventus. It is an important match for PSG to keep their lead. Winning this match will be enough for them most probably. Maybe the match is in Turin but PSG are still one step ahead. I just expect to see them performing much more decently to be able to take the win. But it is really not easy to bet on their win on one hand. Because it is an important match for Juventus at the same time.

Well, something must be highlighted, if we take into account that PSG will have a very different strategy with respect to Juve, it is well known that Juve have a very defensive style of football and that they can at any time put up a counterattack that leaves very badly stopped PSG, this can put PSG in trouble, despite the fact that they have so many stars, anything could happen in this game. The favorite is PSG, and we all know that Juve have been going through moments of crisis, at least they have shown that when they play, I have seen a slight recovery, but they lack it, I hope they can play a good game for PSG .

Here are some incidents:

Video: PSG mobbed by fans ahead of Juventus match

Juventus risk missing out on the Europa League as well after Champions League elimination, but fans in Turin flocked for a glimpse of the visiting PSG stars anyway.

The final group game kicks off on Wednesday at 20.00 GMT at the Allianz Juventus Stadium in Turin.

Paris Saint-Germain and Benfica have already secured their place in the Round of 16, so are still battling for top spot.

The Bianconeri and Maccabi Haifa will fight it out for third place and access to the Europa League, with the risk Juve will be kicked out of Europe altogether.

Source: https://football-italia.net/video-psg-mobbed-by-fans-ahead-of-juventus-match/

[MoonOfLife]

I don't think that PSG have much problem with their defense in general. They must have just not cared about the Troyes match as much as tougher ones back then. Troyes benefited from the openings in their defense really great but even in that condition PSG managed to defeat them by 4-3. This is a proof that they can win in every condition against their opponents in the Ligue 1.

I wouldn't say that PSG's defense is weak. Their defense has several world-class talented players. However, PSG is not focusing on their defense right now. Galtier is strengthening his attack day by day, but he is indifferent to strengthening his defense. Galtier should now strengthen his defense. Because in a platform like the Champions League, a strong defense is more important than a strong attack.

[rahmad2nd]

I read the news from the former French national team player, Bixente Lizarazu.
he says. the source of PSG's problems is the mentality of the players. "To strengthen the defense requires a mentality, a discipline, and they don't have that," said Lizarazu.

Reflecting on the PSG vs Troyes match, if it is true that PSG's defense line is weak. thus, I guess the person who should really be in charge is Galtier as the coach.he must evaluate the weaknesses in PSG's defense, if he does not want to experience the same thing.

today, we will find out how bad PSG's defense is, or how strong their defense is after Galtier fixes it. where PSG will play their match against Juventus at the Allianz Stadium.

[S A KHAIR]

today, we will find out how bad PSG's defense is, or how strong their defense is after Galtier fixes it. where PSG will play their match against Juventus at the Allianz Stadium.

Although I think PSG team is much stronger than Juventus. Even so, it will not be easy for PSG to win against them at home to Juventus. PSG's squad today will also be missing Neymar, one of their star attacking players. As PSG's defense is a bit weak today. So PSG team must keep their defense strong and then attack. If the defense players do not play well, they are likely to lose points today.

[DU18]

I read the news from the former French national team player, Bixente Lizarazu.
he says. the source of PSG's problems is the mentality of the players. "To strengthen the defense requires a mentality, a discipline, and they don't have that," said Lizarazu.

Reflecting on the PSG vs Troyes match, if it is true that PSG's defense line is weak. thus, I guess the person who should really be in charge is Galtier as the coach.he must evaluate the weaknesses in PSG's defense, if he does not want to experience the same thing.

I don't think that Galtier should be fully responsible for the weakness of PSG defense, because if we look at defense has become a PSG weakness since last season, I think if you rely on the current defenders of course there are no conditions for Galtier to be can fix it, so I think management PSG should be able to bring in new defenders in the transfer market later for that they can make their defense solid, now we admit that PSG defense is quite fragile but fortunately this weakness can be offset or covered by their current sharp attack line.

[tulusikhlas]

I read the news from the former French national team player, Bixente Lizarazu.
he says. the source of PSG's problems is the mentality of the players. "To strengthen the defense requires a mentality, a discipline, and they don't have that," said Lizarazu.

Reflecting on the PSG vs Troyes match, if it is true that PSG's defense line is weak. thus, I guess the person who should really be in charge is Galtier as the coach.he must evaluate the weaknesses in PSG's defense, if he does not want to experience the same thing.

I don't think that Galtier should be fully responsible for the weakness of PSG defense, because if we look at defense has become a PSG weakness since last season, I think if you rely on the current defenders of course there are no conditions for Galtier to be can fix it, so I think management PSG should be able to bring in new defenders in the transfer market later for that they can make their defense solid, now we admit that PSG defense is quite fragile but fortunately this weakness can be offset or covered by their current sharp attack line.

But how long will they be able to cover their fragile defense with a sharp attack line? They can do this at any time but they won't be able to do that all season, too risky of course. In my opinion, this is clearly Galtier's responsibility as a coach, even though Paris Saint Germain's defense was weak before Galtier came in, but Galtier's appointment as coach means he is ready to take responsibility for all the weaknesses that Paris Saint Germain had before.

[Bobrox]

I read the news from the former French national team player, Bixente Lizarazu.
he says. the source of PSG's problems is the mentality of the players. "To strengthen the defense requires a mentality, a discipline, and they don't have that," said Lizarazu.

Reflecting on the PSG vs Troyes match, if it is true that PSG's defense line is weak. thus, I guess the person who should really be in charge is Galtier as the coach.he must evaluate the weaknesses in PSG's defense, if he does not want to experience the same thing.

today, we will find out how bad PSG's defense is, or how strong their defense is after Galtier fixes it. where PSG will play their match against Juventus at the Allianz Stadium.

PSG still have solid defense although conceded 8 goals so far in Ligue 1 although unbelievable with 3 goals conceded in match when beating Troyes last match 4-3. Last three goal I watched have miss communicating in PSG defense area and actually Galtier need to warning his defender keep try how to make on every games with cleansheet achievement. Actually with three defender formation seems strong and little possibility with many goals conceded, but Troyes make it different last match when success scoring 3 goals and become most bigger conceded for PSG in one match at Ligue 1.

I don't think PSG want get more goals conceded against with Juventus at Champion League, need to win without any goals conceded if want secure 1st standing position from Benfica.

[hahay]

I don't think that PSG have much problem with their defense in general. They must have just not cared about the Troyes match as much as tougher ones back then. Troyes benefited from the openings in their defense really great but even in that condition PSG managed to defeat them by 4-3. This is a proof that they can win in every condition against their opponents in the Ligue 1.

I wouldn't say that PSG's defense is weak. Their defense has several world-class talented players. However, PSG is not focusing on their defense right now. Galtier is strengthening his attack day by day, but he is indifferent to strengthening his defense. Galtier should now strengthen his defense. Because in a platform like the Champions League, a strong defense is more important than a strong attack.

After all, the head to head when PSG played against Troyes was in fact almost every match they got results for both teams to score. So, in the match yesterday where Troyes seemed so comfortable scoring a goal against PSG, it was a tradition that was difficult to avoid. But indeed, with the current PSG squad that continues to have great experienced players, PSG should be better at defending their goal. Since it would be better for the team that dominates the league to set a record not to concede too many, I personally don't understand what really happens on the pitch because even when Ramos plays but his defense still looks fragile.

I wonder whether Ligue 1 has teams that are really good at scoring goals or only a few teams, because even PSG as the strongest team is difficult to win with clean sheets even though the opponents they face are only teams that are in the middle of the standings. At least that is the main consideration and is the reason that even though PSG have a luxurious squad, PSG still can't be a strong candidate for the title in the Champions League because they still don't look so solid in defense.

[Distraction]

Lorient - PSG is a candidate to be one of the most interesting matches of this match week I believe.

I'm aware that PSG are strongly favoured for the win and there is no surprising thing about this. PSG are like this against the rest of the teams in the league in the end. There is a huge gap. However Lorient have an interesting head-to-head history against them in the recent times. Lorient didn't lose to them in their last two meets and won even one of them also. Now they are having even a much more solid season compared to those times. Besides PSG are going to be playing that match after facing Juventus in Italy. Maybe the result of that match could affect their mental also. All in all, I want to give both teams to score a try for this match. 1.75 is a decent odd to make use of.

[nara1892]

I read the news from the former French national team player, Bixente Lizarazu.
he says. the source of PSG's problems is the mentality of the players. "To strengthen the defense requires a mentality, a discipline, and they don't have that," said Lizarazu.

Reflecting on the PSG vs Troyes match, if it is true that PSG's defense line is weak. thus, I guess the person who should really be in charge is Galtier as the coach.he must evaluate the weaknesses in PSG's defense, if he does not want to experience the same thing.

Mentality is something that a player must have to improve performance and confidence. The only team I see as having a good mentality at the moment is the team from Spain, namely Real Madrid, and I see no team with a better mentality than Real Madrid. Their mentality is easy to see, one of which is their calm when left behind. Calmness is a reflection of their confidence to be able to catch up and even turn things around. Paris Saint Germain should be able to do that better than them. It can be built when you have a solid team and trust each other, besides that there must be a leader on the field, it doesn't have to be done by the captain but can be done by anyone who has a good leadership spirit.

[FanEagle]

PSG is already going to next stage, this game never mattered, league and the further stages of UCL matters. Messi has been playing like his old self, he found the rhythm he was looking for, so far he has 12 goals and 13 assists in 17 games and that’s marvellous, that’s not something many people could achieve, reaching 25 goal contributions in 17 games, that’s quite amazing.

I guess that PSG will be winners of UCL if he keeps this u, Neymar and Mbappe are great too, it all depends on how they continue, if they can continue the way they are right now, that should be good enough for them to win the whole thing, but only if they do not have any drama in the locker room.

[bekti3]

Lorient - PSG is a candidate to be one of the most interesting matches of this match week I believe.

I'm aware that PSG are strongly favoured for the win and there is no surprising thing about this. PSG are like this against the rest of the teams in the league in the end. There is a huge gap. However Lorient have an interesting head-to-head history against them in the recent times. Lorient didn't lose to them in their last two meets and won even one of them also. Now they are having even a much more solid season compared to those times. Besides PSG are going to be playing that match after facing Juventus in Italy. Maybe the result of that match could affect their mental also. All in all, I want to give both teams to score a try for this match. 1.75 is a decent odd to make use of.

Lorient's 3 matches did not go well before because indeed they had to be held to a draw by Reims and Troyes and had to lose to Nice which sent them tumbling to 4th position.
Maybe even this match will be like that because looking at PSG's current condition, it is clearly very different and far from their level.
I think a draw should be maintained for Lorient in this match because to chase a win is obviously quite difficult.

[izsara]

   dailystar frontpageSportFootballPSG FC

Lionel Messi smashes sensational goal from almost 30 yards as PSG win seven-goal thriller

Lionel Messi has been back to his sparkling best with PSG this season - and he continued his glittering form with a 30-yard wonder goal.

The Argentine superstar received the ball outside of the penalty area when he picked his head up and let fly. The ball flew past a hapless Gauthier Gallon in the Troyes net - as PSG drew level.

Messi's strike fired PSG level for the second time in the encounter - and the Parisian soon took the lead in the Ligue 1 clash. And football fans have loved Messi back to his best the wonder goal.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/lionel-messi-psg-goal-troyes-28362332

What I saw in this match was a lot of Troyes players in their defensive area.
Even if we look at this match all the Troyes players are in their own defensive area helping to guard the defense and of course PSG clearly need attacks with long-range shots like that.
On the other hand Messi's kick was really really cool and I was happy to see that beautiful goal.

[Juggy777]

   dailystar frontpageSportFootballPSG FC

Lionel Messi smashes sensational goal from almost 30 yards as PSG win seven-goal thriller

Lionel Messi has been back to his sparkling best with PSG this season - and he continued his glittering form with a 30-yard wonder goal.

The Argentine superstar received the ball outside of the penalty area when he picked his head up and let fly. The ball flew past a hapless Gauthier Gallon in the Troyes net - as PSG drew level.

Messi's strike fired PSG level for the second time in the encounter - and the Parisian soon took the lead in the Ligue 1 clash. And football fans have loved Messi back to his best the wonder goal.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/lionel-messi-psg-goal-troyes-28362332

What I saw in this match was a lot of Troyes players in their defensive area.
Even if we look at this match all the Troyes players are in their own defensive area helping to guard the defense and of course PSG clearly need attacks with long-range shots like that.
On the other hand Messi's kick was really really cool and I was happy to see that beautiful goal.

@LUCKMFLY Messi is a class act and he’s proving that PSG board was right to sign him, and if he continues to dazzle like this then I’m sure that he’ll score at least 25+ goals this season. Furthermore his form will now force PSG board to give him a new contract offer that he cant say no too, but if he yet quits then it’ll be a very big loss for PSG fans don’t you’ll think so?.

[blue Snow]

PSG is already going to next stage, this game never mattered, league and the further stages of UCL matters. Messi has been playing like his old self, he found the rhythm he was looking for, so far he has 12 goals and 13 assists in 17 games and that’s marvellous, that’s not something many people could achieve, reaching 25 goal contributions in 17 games, that’s quite amazing.

Yes, Messi is already back, He back like he was in Barcelona. In the beginning of the match, Messi tries to not attract attention from an opponent. He put on an innocent face like a child who doesn't know anything so that the opponent does not guarding him, but when he gets the ball he changed like devil who is thirsty for the goal. but he is not alone, their role, Neymar and Mbappe very help him to can be like this again.

[onecall123]

PSG is already going to next stage, this game never mattered, league and the further stages of UCL matters. Messi has been playing like his old self, he found the rhythm he was looking for, so far he has 12 goals and 13 assists in 17 games and that’s marvellous, that’s not something many people could achieve, reaching 25 goal contributions in 17 games, that’s quite amazing.

Yes, Messi is already back, He back like he was in Barcelona. In the beginning of the match, Messi tries to not attract attention from an opponent. He put on an innocent face like a child who doesn't know anything so that the opponent does not guarding him, but when he gets the ball he changed like devil who is thirsty for the goal. but he is not alone, their role, Neymar and Mbappe very help him to can be like this again.

At 35, still ruling football. Messi's performance is incredibly exceptional, he is unlike other players and cannot be compared with them. Mbappe scored a goal with Messi's assistance. Messi now scores a goal with Mbappe's assistance. Team members should behave like this. A smile is back on the faces of the MNM trio. Lionel is enjoying himself in Paris. Looking forward to seeing him at the World Cup with the same glittering form. There is a need for him to win.

[Docnaster]

PSG is already going to next stage, this game never mattered, league and the further stages of UCL matters. Messi has been playing like his old self, he found the rhythm he was looking for, so far he has 12 goals and 13 assists in 17 games and that’s marvellous, that’s not something many people could achieve, reaching 25 goal contributions in 17 games, that’s quite amazing.

Yes, Messi is already back, He back like he was in Barcelona. In the beginning of the match, Messi tries to not attract attention from an opponent. He put on an innocent face like a child who doesn't know anything so that the opponent does not guarding him, but when he gets the ball he changed like devil who is thirsty for the goal. but he is not alone, their role, Neymar and Mbappe very help him to can be like this again.

Messi has an incredible goal contribution stat at his old age. No doubt he is a great player. Last season he could not find his way around to succeed but his greatest rival being Ronaldo was able to be doing well in Manchester United. This season Messi is doing great but Ronaldo is struggling to even see some playing times let alone to score goals.