French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[fuguebtc]

Marseille are in a really worrying situation for now. First the elimination by Panathinaikos in the Champions League qualifiers and now the worrying performance in the Ligue 1. For example in their latest league match Metz were nearly beating them despite playing with 10 players. They made a comeback from 0-1 to 2-1 with 10 players and Marseille barely saved one point.

Marcelino had better find a solution as soon as possible. The earlier the team start playing better the higher Marcelino's chance to stay here for one more season.

Otherwise he might not see the last year on his contract. 

Marseille is making mistakes every year and now they lost their player, Alexis Sánchez, This player is now a free player and he is a target for other teams like Iner Milan while Alexis Sánchez is a player Marseille needs him for the next season.
They also didn't invest much compared to other teams which can put this team in a bad situation.

Things are definitely not going as they should be for Marseille. Definitely, better performance was expected from them. And to be honest, I did not think that even in 1 million years, they were actually going to be beaten by Panathinaikos in the Champions League qualifiers. I genuinely do not understand how they managed to do that. The performance they are showing in the Ligue 1 has also not been good so far. I always say that a team performs as well as they should be at the start of the season. But this type of performance is a little too bad for explanation. They will have to get better otherwise there will be strict actions taken about/against the coach.

[Jody.Drummer]

It's not a problem if you dominate Ligue 1 even for a long time without tough competition from other teams, such as Bayern who control the Bundesliga, but the problem is that they don't build this team strong enough to compete on the European stage like what has been done by Bayern Munich in the last few seasons.

But it is a problem. It's proven that if your league is tough, then you produce really good teams and players. Competition makes teams try really really hard. Bayern at least has consistent challenge from Dortmund and even in cups fight very hard with others but PSG can clean sweep everything if they just try.

They have been having it too easy, so even with superstars they didn't try hard anymore. They lose or draw because they take things too much for granted.

PSG spent big, it was strong enough to win everything, but it wasn't "shaped" by good competition.

I agree with you that the tougher the competition in the domestic league, the more motivated a club will be to improve. I'll take the example of the Premier League for example, they get tough competition from all clubs, we can't easily predict matches there, because there clubs that are considered weak can become a stumbling block for big clubs. And we can see what they can do in European competitions as a result of the intense competition in their local competitions. Unlike Ligue 1, we can see what they can do in European competitions, especially the Champions League. They can't say much there.

We can't deny things like this, because after all this is part of the mental formation that will be very useful.

[rendravolt]

Luis Henrique has bad start with PSG in Ligue 1 after losing many points last two games, still can't win in last two matches could be warning for Henrique upcoming next match. Probably its not mistake from Luis Henrique disappointed result last two matches because PSG in not full squad after losing many important player, one day before Ligue 1 opening match, PSG have loss Neymar, Veratti and Mbappe automatically Henrique have change their squad for the first match.

Second match against Toulouse still difficult for winning match, I don't think what happen when next match if PSG still can't get first three points in Ligue 1, will Luis Henrique position keep secure?

Maybe it's true that this week's match will be the first warning for Luis Enrique so he can bring PSG to their first win of the season. The loss of these players felt very influential for PSG because basically they still needed these players to strengthen the foundation, especially when a team has a star player like Mbappe, the team should be able to prioritize winning rather than having to fuss over existing conflicts.

Neymar has gone to the saudi league and maybe after this Verrati will also leave so that there will be fewer senior players left at PSG. This week PSG will face Lens and to be honest this time I feel they will again find it difficult to win this match, even though PSG are the hosts, Lens is still their competitor at the top of last season's standings. But I still hope they can secure full points at home and allow Luis Enrique to at least take a breath of fresh air for a while.

[OcTradism]

Maybe it's true that this week's match will be the first warning for Luis Enrique so he can bring PSG to their first win of the season. The loss of these players felt very influential for PSG because basically they still needed these players to strengthen the foundation, especially when a team has a star player like Mbappe, the team should be able to prioritize winning rather than having to fuss over existing conflicts.

The return of Mbappe in PSG squad gives their fans a lot of hope that their club will return to winning track. But they should think a few minutes, why do they totally rely on Mbappe for finding winnings and points even in Ligue 1?

If they continue this dependence on Mbappe, it is nearly impossible for them to lift Champions League trophy in this season or future. Enrique and PSG must have plans with which they can win without Mbappe or in matches when Mbappe plays badly.

Neymar has gone to the saudi league and maybe after this Verrati will also leave so that there will be fewer senior players left at PSG. This week PSG will face Lens and to be honest this time I feel they will again find it difficult to win this match, even though PSG are the hosts, Lens is still their competitor at the top of last season's standings. But I still hope they can secure full points at home and allow Luis Enrique to at least take a breath of fresh air for a while.

PSG have many players who have been playing for them recent years so those players are either older or no longer match with latest changes in PSG with a new coach and possibly new development strategies from PSG after recent drama with Mbappe.

Veratti actually did not have good pre-season matches and he is in sale list of PSG. In midfield, it's hard to maintain good performance when you are old and with Veratti body, it is more difficult for him to manage his good performance. At a rich club like PSG, he surely will be replaced by younger midfielders.

[longyenthanh]

Maybe it's true that this week's match will be the first warning for Luis Enrique so he can bring PSG to their first win of the season. The loss of these players felt very influential for PSG because basically they still needed these players to strengthen the foundation, especially when a team has a star player like Mbappe, the team should be able to prioritize winning rather than having to fuss over existing conflicts.

The return of Mbappe in PSG squad gives their fans a lot of hope that their club will return to winning track. But they should think a few minutes, why do they totally rely on Mbappe for finding winnings and points even in Ligue 1?

If they continue this dependence on Mbappe, it is nearly impossible for them to lift Champions League trophy in this season or future. Enrique and PSG must have plans with which they can win without Mbappe or in matches when Mbappe plays badly.

Neymar has gone to the saudi league and maybe after this Verrati will also leave so that there will be fewer senior players left at PSG. This week PSG will face Lens and to be honest this time I feel they will again find it difficult to win this match, even though PSG are the hosts, Lens is still their competitor at the top of last season's standings. But I still hope they can secure full points at home and allow Luis Enrique to at least take a breath of fresh air for a while.

PSG have many players who have been playing for them recent years so those players are either older or no longer match with latest changes in PSG with a new coach and possibly new development strategies from PSG after recent drama with Mbappe.

Veratti actually did not have good pre-season matches and he is in sale list of PSG. In midfield, it's hard to maintain good performance when you are old and with Veratti body, it is more difficult for him to manage his good performance. At a rich club like PSG, he surely will be replaced by younger midfielders.

A midfielder plays one of the key roles behind a team's good performance. But PSG team does not have any good midfielder. As a result, I don't think the PSG team will perform very well in League One this time.

[Docnaster]

Maybe it's true that this week's match will be the first warning for Luis Enrique so he can bring PSG to their first win of the season. The loss of these players felt very influential for PSG because basically they still needed these players to strengthen the foundation, especially when a team has a star player like Mbappe, the team should be able to prioritize winning rather than having to fuss over existing conflicts.

The return of Mbappe in PSG squad gives their fans a lot of hope that their club will return to winning track. But they should think a few minutes, why do they totally rely on Mbappe for finding winnings and points even in Ligue 1?

If they continue this dependence on Mbappe, it is nearly impossible for them to lift Champions League trophy in this season or future. Enrique and PSG must have plans with which they can win without Mbappe or in matches when Mbappe plays badly.

Neymar has gone to the saudi league and maybe after this Verrati will also leave so that there will be fewer senior players left at PSG. This week PSG will face Lens and to be honest this time I feel they will again find it difficult to win this match, even though PSG are the hosts, Lens is still their competitor at the top of last season's standings. But I still hope they can secure full points at home and allow Luis Enrique to at least take a breath of fresh air for a while.

PSG have many players who have been playing for them recent years so those players are either older or no longer match with latest changes in PSG with a new coach and possibly new development strategies from PSG after recent drama with Mbappe.

Veratti actually did not have good pre-season matches and he is in sale list of PSG. In midfield, it's hard to maintain good performance when you are old and with Veratti body, it is more difficult for him to manage his good performance. At a rich club like PSG, he surely will be replaced by younger midfielders.

The departure of some of the most popular players in Paris Saint Germaine over the years in this summer transfer window didn't come as a surprise to the new manager of the club and I think he knows how to manage the situation. Though he has struggled to get good results in the first few games he's managed this season, but I think Luis Enrique will bounce back to winning ways with this current PSG sett up.
PSG has not just been selling their players this summer, they've been also signing quality players who'll replace this outgone stars. Kylian Mbappe I believe is gonna sign a contract extension with the club and they'll definitely be a big news for them because of the quality he possesses. PSG's main issue now I think should be how to win the UEFA Champions League because I know they stand a better chance to retain the league title once again

[snipie]

Neymar has gone to the saudi league and maybe after this Verrati will also leave so that there will be fewer senior players left at PSG. This week PSG will face Lens and to be honest this time I feel they will again find it difficult to win this match, even though PSG are the hosts, Lens is still their competitor at the top of last season's standings. But I still hope they can secure full points at home and allow Luis Enrique to at least take a breath of fresh air for a while.

I agree that this will be a warning for Luis Enrique indeed. No victory in two games and the next one will be vs Lens. The negative news is that they are facing their direct rival Lens. The positive news is that Lens situation isn't any better than PSG since they lost a game and got a draw vs another. The defeat was vs Brest so PSG should not miss these 3 points.

[LordShanken]

Neymar has gone to the saudi league and maybe after this Verrati will also leave so that there will be fewer senior players left at PSG. This week PSG will face Lens and to be honest this time I feel they will again find it difficult to win this match, even though PSG are the hosts, Lens is still their competitor at the top of last season's standings. But I still hope they can secure full points at home and allow Luis Enrique to at least take a breath of fresh air for a while.

I agree that this will be a warning for Luis Enrique indeed. No victory in two games and the next one will be vs Lens. The negative news is that they are facing their direct rival Lens. The positive news is that Lens situation isn't any better than PSG since they lost a game and got a draw vs another. The defeat was vs Brest so PSG should not miss these 3 points.

I don't even want to compare Neymar to Angel Di Maria. Because if you consider the careers of the two, Neymar could not achieve the kind of achievements that Angel Di Maria has achieved.

[rahmad2nd]

Luis Henrique has bad start with PSG in Ligue 1 after losing many points last two games, still can't win in last two matches could be warning for Henrique upcoming next match. Probably its not mistake from Luis Henrique disappointed result last two matches because PSG in not full squad after losing many important player, one day before Ligue 1 opening match, PSG have loss Neymar, Veratti and Mbappe automatically Henrique have change their squad for the first match.

Second match against Toulouse still difficult for winning match, I don't think what happen when next match if PSG still can't get first three points in Ligue 1, will Luis Henrique position keep secure?

As I posted the other day, the problem that happened to PSG was actually because they didn't score the winning goal in the opening two matches this season. if we refer to the first game and also against Toulouse, Enrique is building a system for his team's squad. at the same time, he seems to be still experimenting with rotating some of his players. and the results weren't that satisfying, even though PSG didn't play badly in the two matches they played. it's just that the problem is, they have difficulty scoring goals and winning games. although, many opportunities they have. on the other hand, the team they were playing against played with full defense. as a result, Enrique did not get the full points as he had hoped. even so, actually PSG just unlucky, IMO.

It could also be, if PSG's front line players don't yet have a strong bond between their team-mates. especially, the front line players. let's wait, I think it's only a matter of time. this week, PSG will host Lens at their Parc des Princes headquarters. previously, Enrique played Mbappe and Dembele in the second half. most likely, if these two players will be included in the starting eleven when hosting Lens. we'll find out, whether PSG can win the match or...
after all, Ligue 1 has just started, there are still 30 more matches that must be played by all the teams competing in this League. that means, Luis Enrique still has time to improve his squad. it's a shame PSG still lacks players to bring in, and I think Enrique needs a creative midfielder.

[legendbtc]

Neymar has gone to the saudi league and maybe after this Verrati will also leave so that there will be fewer senior players left at PSG. This week PSG will face Lens and to be honest this time I feel they will again find it difficult to win this match, even though PSG are the hosts, Lens is still their competitor at the top of last season's standings. But I still hope they can secure full points at home and allow Luis Enrique to at least take a breath of fresh air for a while.

I agree that this will be a warning for Luis Enrique indeed. No victory in two games and the next one will be vs Lens. The negative news is that they are facing their direct rival Lens. The positive news is that Lens situation isn't any better than PSG since they lost a game and got a draw vs another. The defeat was vs Brest so PSG should not miss these 3 points.

PSG is starting the new season very badly, with two consecutive draws. Lens only won 1 point after 2 rounds, and the goal of getting the point will be even more difficult when having to be a guest of PSG. If coach Luis Enrique equips himself with two pincers, Mabppe and Dembele, from the beginning of this match, the home team will likely win the first victory of this season.

I don't even want to compare Neymar to Angel Di Maria. Because if you consider the careers of the two, Neymar could not achieve the kind of achievements that Angel Di Maria has achieved.

I disagree with your opinion. If you compare the title, maybe Neymar will lose to Angel Di Maria. But I don't think he can match Neymar technically.

[temple]

Neymar has gone to the saudi league and maybe after this Verrati will also leave so that there will be fewer senior players left at PSG. This week PSG will face Lens and to be honest this time I feel they will again find it difficult to win this match, even though PSG are the hosts, Lens is still their competitor at the top of last season's standings. But I still hope they can secure full points at home and allow Luis Enrique to at least take a breath of fresh air for a while.

I agree that this will be a warning for Luis Enrique indeed. No victory in two games and the next one will be vs Lens. The negative news is that they are facing their direct rival Lens. The positive news is that Lens situation isn't any better than PSG since they lost a game and got a draw vs another. The defeat was vs Brest so PSG should not miss these 3 points.

Some more negative news is that Real Madrid wants to make a final offer shortly before the transfer market closes because that doesn't give PSG a lot of room for negotiation. If this is true, there is still a chance that PSG will not nominate Mbappe for the game against Lens and if they do, Mbappe wouldn't dare to play his best and perhaps risk an injury. I think we won't have a final answer until the very last minute of this transfer period has passed. For PSG Mbappe is a critical player as they won't get any better obviously without him. But maybe it's better for them to finally have an answer to all of this then to be in the headlines every single day. But the tactical considerations by Real Madrid make sense. PSG would have to make a decision whether they take a big loss next year or go for the money this year and put a full stop to this story.

[Swordsoffreedom]

Neymar has gone to the saudi league and maybe after this Verrati will also leave so that there will be fewer senior players left at PSG. This week PSG will face Lens and to be honest this time I feel they will again find it difficult to win this match, even though PSG are the hosts, Lens is still their competitor at the top of last season's standings. But I still hope they can secure full points at home and allow Luis Enrique to at least take a breath of fresh air for a while.

I agree that this will be a warning for Luis Enrique indeed. No victory in two games and the next one will be vs Lens. The negative news is that they are facing their direct rival Lens. The positive news is that Lens situation isn't any better than PSG since they lost a game and got a draw vs another. The defeat was vs Brest so PSG should not miss these 3 points.

Some more negative news is that Real Madrid wants to make a final offer shortly before the transfer market closes because that doesn't give PSG a lot of room for negotiation. If this is true, there is still a chance that PSG will not nominate Mbappe for the game against Lens and if they do, Mbappe wouldn't dare to play his best and perhaps risk an injury. I think we won't have a final answer until the very last minute of this transfer period has passed. For PSG Mbappe is a critical player as they won't get any better obviously without him. But maybe it's better for them to finally have an answer to all of this then to be in the headlines every single day. But the tactical considerations by Real Madrid make sense. PSG would have to make a decision whether they take a big loss next year or go for the money this year and put a full stop to this story.

If Mbappe doesn't extend his contract with PSG then keeping Mbappe in the squad for only one season will not be profitable for PSG. My opinion is that coach Luis Enrique should be given a chance to work with a completely new squad. If PSG make Mbappe part of their match plan this season, and if Mbappe leaves the team next season, then PSG's performance will be erratic again next season. So Luis Enrique should work with the new team this season. Not keeping Mbappe in the match plan. Maybe PSG's performance will be erratic in some matches this year. But if the team gradually stabilizes, they can continue to perform well in the coming season.

Mbappe's relationship news seems to me to be just rumours. We have seen a lot of drama regarding Mbappe. But Real Madrid need an experienced striker if they want to dominate the Champions League.

[JeffBrad12]

A midfielder plays one of the key roles behind a team's good performance. But PSG team does not have any good midfielder. As a result, I don't think the PSG team will perform very well in League One this time.

What about verratti, Vitinha, kang in and many more? PSG had so many midfielders. The main problem was not always in the a specific position in the club. Sometimes lack of chemistry may also be able become the main problem why PSG keeps perform as bad as the first two matches in league 1. PSG was the most expensive club in league 1 and how can you say that PSG lack of good midfielder? PSG performed so badly caused by this club lack of chemistry.
PSG has no problem with midfielder caused by the club has so many options. I thik that you can try to put the focus into the another position or even the coach itself who is now managing PSG.

[fachant]

A midfielder plays one of the key roles behind a team's good performance. But PSG team does not have any good midfielder. As a result, I don't think the PSG team will perform very well in League One this time.

What about verratti, Vitinha, kang in and many more? PSG had so many midfielders. The main problem was not always in the a specific position in the club. Sometimes lack of chemistry may also be able become the main problem why PSG keeps perform as bad as the first two matches in league 1. PSG was the most expensive club in league 1 and how can you say that PSG lack of good midfielder? PSG performed so badly caused by this club lack of chemistry.
PSG has no problem with midfielder caused by the club has so many options. I thik that you can try to put the focus into the another position or even the coach itself who is now managing PSG.

A simple matter of securing the League One title for PSG. Despite being so financially independent, this team is not doing well in the Champions League. One of the reasons why I think some people have serious team management problems.

[Litzki1990]

A midfielder plays one of the key roles behind a team's good performance. But PSG team does not have any good midfielder. As a result, I don't think the PSG team will perform very well in League One this time.

A good player in every point of the team will definitely help the team to a better place. Whether it's midfield, defense or forward, quality players are essential everywhere. The defense will prevent the opponent's attack, the midfield will prevent the opponent's attack as well as help his team to attack and the forward will always break the opponent's defense and score for the team, so these three points are very important. PSG may have forgotten that the midfield must be given importance to improve the team's performance because if they hadn't forgotten, they would have bought the world's best midfielder at the time they bought three of the best stars in the world. If the world's best midfielder defense and forward were in PSG at the same time, then PSG would be one of the best teams in Europe at this time.

[shogun47]

A midfielder plays one of the key roles behind a team's good performance. But PSG team does not have any good midfielder. As a result, I don't think the PSG team will perform very well in League One this time.

A good player in every point of the team will definitely help the team to a better place. Whether it's midfield, defense or forward, quality players are essential everywhere. The defense will prevent the opponent's attack, the midfield will prevent the opponent's attack as well as help his team to attack and the forward will always break the opponent's defense and score for the team, so these three points are very important. PSG may have forgotten that the midfield must be given importance to improve the team's performance because if they hadn't forgotten, they would have bought the world's best midfielder at the time they bought three of the best stars in the world. If the world's best midfielder defense and forward were in PSG at the same time, then PSG would be one of the best teams in Europe at this time.

Of course but in most teams it is not as if every position would be filled with a high quality outstanding player. Some of them are, and some of them understand their role within the team and do a lot of hard work and make their contribution that way.

But it is problematic when an entire line in the squad lacks high quality players. For example, if you have a strong defense and midfield line but no good strikers, the team will have problems to score. We have seen that with other usually good teams already. Lacking a creative high level midfielder is also impossible to compensate for with strong defenders or strikers. At best every position is filled with high quality, but if it is not then it is good to have at least one or two high quality players per line in the squad.

[borovichok]

A midfielder plays one of the key roles behind a team's good performance. But PSG team does not have any good midfielder. As a result, I don't think the PSG team will perform very well in League One this time.

PSG are longing to have three points this current campaign. Luis Enrique is yet to amazed the parisians this season, having no grab on the winning points. PSG lacks so many attributes in the club, after the departure of these crucial players, moreover they made signings, but we should get this point straight, PSG new players needs to adapt with the present scenario of the team, it can't happen in a single game, as time goes on, the chemistry will blend in smoothly between the players. PSG keeps their fans tense this season after recording a draw in two Ligue One games this new season.

[makishart]

Neymar has gone to the saudi league and maybe after this Verrati will also leave so that there will be fewer senior players left at PSG. This week PSG will face Lens and to be honest this time I feel they will again find it difficult to win this match, even though PSG are the hosts, Lens is still their competitor at the top of last season's standings. But I still hope they can secure full points at home and allow Luis Enrique to at least take a breath of fresh air for a while.

I agree that this will be a warning for Luis Enrique indeed. No victory in two games and the next one will be vs Lens. The negative news is that they are facing their direct rival Lens. The positive news is that Lens situation isn't any better than PSG since they lost a game and got a draw vs another. The defeat was vs Brest so PSG should not miss these 3 points.

Enrique needs to bring PSG up again as soon as possible or he gonna face a warning from PSG regarding the club's performance. Enrique will be trying even harder to bring PSG's best performance again. Enrique potentially gets an ultimatum from the owner of club if he keeps get the same result as the previous matches. I wonder what solutions already prepared by him. It seems like that we will be seeing a new strategy that may be used by him in the upcoming match. I can't deny that how bad the performance from PSG is right now.
Enrique must understand if he has mbappe now who can help the team to make proper finishing. The result of the previous match was very disappointed. I expect a better result against lens. Lens is also a strong opponent.
Both teams are likely to score and the odds offered by PSG are not so good.

[hahay]

A midfielder plays one of the key roles behind a team's good performance. But PSG team does not have any good midfielder. As a result, I don't think the PSG team will perform very well in League One this time.

PSG are longing to have three points this current campaign. Luis Enrique is yet to amazed the parisians this season, having no grab on the winning points. PSG lacks so many attributes in the club, after the departure of these crucial players, moreover they made signings, but we should get this point straight, PSG new players needs to adapt with the present scenario of the team, it can't happen in a single game, as time goes on, the chemistry will blend in smoothly between the players. PSG keeps their fans tense this season after recording a draw in two Ligue One games this new season.

Although basically PSG still needs some great players to support the team's performance, but I think it is still very excessive. Because after all, PSG at this moment is only limited to playing in Ligue 1 but the results are very bad. Can't imagine, if for example PSG performance is still bad like this and playing in the Champion League then obviously, it will be a very bad defeat which maybe happen later. In fact, PSG already has a great coach this moment and basically, PSG still has better quality players than other clubs in Ligue 1. With these factors, Enrique should be able to make PSG performance good in Ligue 1 at this time.

[lizarder]

Luis Henrique has bad start with PSG in Ligue 1 after losing many points last two games, still can't win in last two matches could be warning for Henrique upcoming next match. Probably its not mistake from Luis Henrique disappointed result last two matches because PSG in not full squad after losing many important player, one day before Ligue 1 opening match, PSG have loss Neymar, Veratti and Mbappe automatically Henrique have change their squad for the first match.

Second match against Toulouse still difficult for winning match, I don't think what happen when next match if PSG still can't get first three points in Ligue 1, will Luis Henrique position keep secure?

The third match will be much more difficult where PSG must face Lens, Luis Enrique must be able to maximize the players he has and the third match must be a comeback for PSG to get full points. Mbappe and Dembele will be even more solid after going through some training and I'm sure that now they are united because they have adapted in the previous matches. A little mix in the midfield will make PSG's game even better because they can build far more dangerous attacks and dominate the midfield will also make PSG's game more solid.

It is still too early to judge whether Lusi Enrique's position is safe or not in the coaching chair because the match has only lasted two matches. His arrival to PSG left several problems in the squad and the departure of several important players made it difficult for Luis Enrique to get into the early matches. It will take a few more matches for us to see Enrique's ability to strategize in games and at this point is still too quick to make decisions.