French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[rendravolt]

I would say if they can afford him, giving him a chance wouldn't be all that bad, it would really give them a good chance to win something. They are doing better now, out of relegation zone and back in, they are still capable of just getting a few more wins and stay. if they had one more win this season instead of a loss, they would have been 12th place, so it is quite possible to stay.

The problem is whether Benzema wants to play for Lyon or not. Benzema already has a very high salary for playing for Ittihad. And Lyon is a club that is currently slumping in the League. Bringing in a player like Benzema is a very profitable scenario for Lyon. But we know there are several factors that make it difficult for that to happen. So I think what Lyon should do is recruit another striker who can improve their quality a little on the front line. At least a little better than now.

The return of a legend to his old club will certainly be a very exciting and touching thing and here Benzema could actually decide to go to Lyon but that is not easy considering Benzema's current status. I mean he has transformed into one of the best strikers ever and even though he is old his experience in front of the opponent's goal is still just as dangerous. But instead of exaggerating this, Lyon would be better off thinking about where they can get the money to pay Benzema.

His current salary at Al-Ittihad alone is the same as spending 5 seasons at an elite European club and with Lyon's current condition it is clearly impossible to bring him in. Apart from that, it is better for Lyon to start thinking about the long term for the generation of young players in their squad because that is much more important and club management must also improve to overcome this.

[Obari]

Karim Benzema's performance has declined significantly and his scoring productivity has also lost its sharpness. Lyon is the club he once played for and perhaps there is a history of its own for Karim Benzema to return to strengthen the team. But if Karim Benzema asks for a big salary then I'm not sure Lyon will accept the deal because right now they need a lot of players to make the club stronger.

Karim Benzema has won many titles in all competitions for both his club and individual careers, so there is a possibility that he will return to Lyon as a step before retiring. But this is not an easy decision because there are many other teams who might also be interested in Karim Benzema in the short term.

Of course, a player who is old and whose performance has really declined, like Karim Benzema, is not worthy of receiving a high salary, especially if he has an emotional relationship with the team and that is the reason he returns to his old team.
I don't think it's worth it for Lyon to bring in Karim Benzema again, his performance has declined greatly due to age, of course he won't contribute much to the team anymore.

If we speak from experience, of course Karim Benzema has won everything for himself and for the team, but we also have to be realistic that Karim Benzema is not young anymore and his quality is no longer what it used to be.

I disagree with this because I know who Karim is and what he is capable of doing when ever he is given the chance to play.In those days when he was playing with Christiano Ronaldo, Christiano described him as the best striker in the world,and uptill now,if you should ask him the best striker he has ever played with,he will still say it's Karim Benzema.The attacker is a talent on his own,and I still believe he can contribute positively to any club he goes to.It would have been a thing of joy to Lyon that they are linked to that kind of player,and the most amazing part of it is that he is ready to accept a less salary for him to make any move.

[wmaurik]

The problem is whether Benzema wants to play for Lyon or not. Benzema already has a very high salary for playing for Ittihad. And Lyon is a club that is currently slumping in the League. Bringing in a player like Benzema is a very profitable scenario for Lyon. But we know there are several factors that make it difficult for that to happen. So I think what Lyon should do is recruit another striker who can improve their quality a little on the front line. At least a little better than now.

Players of Benzema's age are actually very suitable to play in the Saudi Arabian League by enjoying a higher salary than moving to another team which generally may not be able to provide salaries like those given by Saudi Arabian clubs. Lyon currently needs younger players to increase their strength, instead of looking for old star players because I don't think that will help Lyon much to increase their strength to become better in Ligue1. Moreover, a star player like Benzema will definitely not immediately agree to move if his salary level is still quite low.

[QueenVera]

If Lyon is successful in bringing in Benzema, that means they have the opportunity to improve their performance and avoid the relegation zone. However, like at Al Ittihad, Benzema does not get full support or competent teammates to help Benzema in terms of scoring goals. the result, will be the same as in Al Ittihad. so, Benzema needs full support from his teammates if he joins Lyon this January. especially, the front line players. If not, the risk is not only on Lyons who has already spent his money to sign Karim Benzema from Al Ittihad. as reported by Fabrizio Romano, Lyon experienced obstacles in bringing Benzema to the French League. I'm interested in what you say, if Benzema plays as expected. Moreover, if Lyon is relegated, it will not only be the club that will lose but Karim Benzema too. Maybe that's why Lyon is still having problems bringing Benzema to the Groupama Stadium.

Because on the other hand, while Benzema has been linked with the Premier League's top three, United are reportedly getting the green light to bring Benzema to Old Trafford. Chelsea and Arsenal are rumored to have held discussions with Benzema. especially for Arsenal, Benzema can return to playing in the most elite competition, namely the Champions League. so, I haven't received any official news or claims regarding Benzema.But if in the end Benzema chooses a team that makes his name famous, I hope he is able to lift Lyon up again, especially securing the team's position from the relegation zone.

Lyon are battling in relegation zone and yes the addition of Benzema to their team could be the little ray of hope they need. The issue is will they be able to support Benzema as the striker and feed him so he gets the goals because that’s one issue is having at Al Ittihad. The main problem of attackers is having a good midfielder or winger to always know how to feed them and when to feed that pass. I think if he goes and he doesn’t succeed in getting this club out of relegation then it’ll be bad for his image he’s already built over the years.

 Yes, another reason he’s considering a move to England with United, Arsenal and Chelsea in the race and currently, Arsenal stands ab better chance especially as they’re still in the UCL and they’ve got good midfielders and wingers who would help him stand out. Well whatever be the case, I think Benzema will be able to make the right choice.

[Strongkored]

Players of Benzema's age are actually very suitable to play in the Saudi Arabian League by enjoying a higher salary than moving to another team which generally may not be able to provide salaries like those given by Saudi Arabian clubs. Lyon currently needs younger players to increase their strength, instead of looking for old star players because I don't think that will help Lyon much to increase their strength to become better in Ligue1. Moreover, a star player like Benzema will definitely not immediately agree to move if his salary level is still quite low.

It looks like Lyon is hoping for a quick solution to their very poor performance, at least Karim Benzema can be the goal scorer who helps this club from the relegation zone because Lyon apart from being weak in defense is also very bad at scoring goals, they only scored 17 goals in 18 matches, and a quick solution can only be given by a player who is very experienced, or it could be that because of the issue of Karim Benzema not feeling comfortable at Ittihad FC, Lyon used it to get the former French national team striker.
Regarding salary, of course Benzema understands that returning to Europe, especially playing at a club like Lyon, will make him receive a much smaller salary because it is impossible for Lyon to give him the same salary, even half of what he got at Ittihad FC, it is very impossible, but at Lyon he will be able to get a new atmosphere that can enable him to play well again.

[Kristiyana]

If Lyon is successful in bringing in Benzema, that means they have the opportunity to improve their performance and avoid the relegation zone. However, like at Al Ittihad, Benzema does not get full support or competent teammates to help Benzema in terms of scoring goals. the result, will be the same as in Al Ittihad. s

Benzema will really be an assets to Lyon but the problem he may likely face is that if the club doesn't have a good quality player that may likely play along with Benzema then I'm afraid Benzema may not really perform the way he was supposed to become for his performance to help the team there should be team understanding.

[legendbtc]

The problem is whether Benzema wants to play for Lyon or not. Benzema already has a very high salary for playing for Ittihad. And Lyon is a club that is currently slumping in the League. Bringing in a player like Benzema is a very profitable scenario for Lyon. But we know there are several factors that make it difficult for that to happen. So I think what Lyon should do is recruit another striker who can improve their quality a little on the front line. At least a little better than now.

Players of Benzema's age are actually very suitable to play in the Saudi Arabian League by enjoying a higher salary than moving to another team which generally may not be able to provide salaries like those given by Saudi Arabian clubs. Lyon currently needs younger players to increase their strength, instead of looking for old star players because I don't think that will help Lyon much to increase their strength to become better in Ligue1. Moreover, a star player like Benzema will definitely not immediately agree to move if his salary level is still quite low.

Yes, Lyon always dreamed of bringing former star Karim Benzema back to his old home. I know he grew up from Lyon and always looks towards this team, Benzema still has a good relationship with Lyon. The hypothesis of Benzema returning to European football is more complicated because of the income he is enjoying of nearly 2 million euros per week. This deal may happen when Benzema will have to reduce his salary if he returns to the French team. Lyon certainly does not have enough finances to meet the enormous salary that the 36-year-old player receives at Al-Ittihad.

I think PSG is one of the few clubs that can afford to pay Benzema a high salary. The potential striker trio of Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, and Benzema will attract attention. But these are just my thoughts.

[Jody.Drummer]

If Lyon is successful in bringing in Benzema, that means they have the opportunity to improve their performance and avoid the relegation zone. However, like at Al Ittihad, Benzema does not get full support or competent teammates to help Benzema in terms of scoring goals. the result, will be the same as in Al Ittihad. s

Benzema will really be an assets to Lyon but the problem he may likely face is that if the club doesn't have a good quality player that may likely play along with Benzema then I'm afraid Benzema may not really perform the way he was supposed to become for his performance to help the team there should be team understanding.

This is not just talking about one player, but this will be a conversation about the team itself if it wants to be in a better place. I don't doubt Benzema's abilities, but there is still no guarantee that when Benzema joins them it will make them even better. Benzema also needs support from all the players to perform well.
It is true that there was hope when Benzema joined, but I hope not to have too high expectations because if it doesn't live up to expectations it will be a very deep disappointment.
Overall Lyon played badly, they couldn't show anything good this season. If Benzema joins, will it make them even better? an answer that cannot be answered now, because we have to see him play for Lyon first.

[piebeyb]

I think PSG is one of the few clubs that can afford to pay Benzema a high salary. The potential striker trio of Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, and Benzema will attract attention. But these are just my thoughts.

If Benzema is brought to PSG, I don't think he will get any new experience, whereas what we know is that without Benzema alone, PSG is certain to win the Ligue 1 title this season, so I don't think PSG will bring Benzema there either, even though PSG might need an additional striker. to help PSG play in the UCL, I find it difficult to think about it too, Benzema is more worthy of playing at a club in another league besides Ligue 1, perhaps he can get a lot of new experiences until he really retires from football. maybe that would be better.

But there is nothing wrong with your thinking, everyone has an opinion about Benzema being more worthy wherever they think, to be honest, I prefer playing in the English league or in the Italian league, of course I will get new experiences for him, in my opinion it makes more sense. Compared to him joining a club in Ligue 1, whether it's LYON or PSG, from what you think, I think maybe both of them are not very suitable for Benzema, but I'm happy to wait for updates about where he will play in the future, it all depends on his choice. 

[hahay]

If Lyon is successful in bringing in Benzema, that means they have the opportunity to improve their performance and avoid the relegation zone. However, like at Al Ittihad, Benzema does not get full support or competent teammates to help Benzema in terms of scoring goals. the result, will be the same as in Al Ittihad. s

Benzema will really be an assets to Lyon but the problem he may likely face is that if the club doesn't have a good quality player that may likely play along with Benzema then I'm afraid Benzema may not really perform the way he was supposed to become for his performance to help the team there should be team understanding.

This is not just talking about one player, but this will be a conversation about the team itself if it wants to be in a better place. I don't doubt Benzema's abilities, but there is still no guarantee that when Benzema joins them it will make them even better. Benzema also needs support from all the players to perform well.
It is true that there was hope when Benzema joined, but I hope not to have too high expectations because if it doesn't live up to expectations it will be a very deep disappointment.
Overall Lyon played badly, they couldn't show anything good this season. If Benzema joins, will it make them even better? an answer that cannot be answered now, because we have to see him play for Lyon first.

I'm sure that without Benzema, Lyon won't be relegated because in their last few matches also Lyon have managed to get good results. Therefore, there is still a very good chance for Lyon to get out and stay away from the relegation zone in the second half of this season. But indeed, if Benzema were to return to Lyon then yes, it would be a great guarantee for Lyon to improve their quality and position in the Ligue 1 table and it's not just about staying away from the relegation zone. But yes, it seems like the big obstacle is that Lyon doesn't have a lot of money to be able to bring in and pay a big salary for Benzema and with that factor, I personally believe Benzema will not return to Lyon.

[Weawant]

Players of Benzema's age are actually very suitable to play in the Saudi Arabian League by enjoying a higher salary than moving to another team which generally may not be able to provide salaries like those given by Saudi Arabian clubs. Lyon currently needs younger players to increase their strength, instead of looking for old star players because I don't think that will help Lyon much to increase their strength to become better in Ligue1. Moreover, a star player like Benzema will definitely not immediately agree to move if his salary level is still quite low.

Playing for a  Saudi Arabian team for benzema will be just helping that league gain some necessary attention of which his fan base is capable of attracting such to them so it more like a promotional business because I don't see much relevance attached to any trophy that will be gotten their or the much impact it will add to his career.

It's rather going to just give what ever team he joins in the Saudi league an advantage of Fame and some fierceness amongst other teams in the league knowing the caliber of player that just joined such team just like in the case of cr7 but then I don't think it's in benzima's ideology to move to Saudi as at this time because he's earning really well where he is and even Lyon that's his next move destination isn't offering any less at the moment so it's more likely him been an asset to the team and helping them get back in good form.

[len01]

Mbappe still playing at PSG until now is because of money and that is clear, and Mbappe has no reason about loyalty to stay at PSG because ya, Mbappe stayed only about money . Therefore, PSG will always be worried if Mbappe leaves and therefore, PSG will always increase his salary because after all Mbappe contract will also end at the end of this season . Therefore, it seems that Mbappe is only willing to sign his contract for the a season because that way, there will always be a chance for Mbappe to leave . But indeed, the reality is that PSG is always willing to increase Mbappe salary and this cycle will likely continue to repeat itself.

what is certain is that currently Mbappe is staying at PSG for several reasons and the first is because of the large salary and the second reason is because he respects PSG management.
but to be honest, I'm not sure if he will extend his contract with PSG again even though the management has offered a bigger salary, but in fact there has been no confirmation whatsoever regarding the contract extension because I'm sure at least Mbappe has a little thought that if he stays at PSG his career will only be winning a title in league 1 without being able to get a prestigious title like the UCL, while one way to continue his career to a higher level is for Mbappe to leave PSG.
this is just my speculation but of course we will see new drama again when Mbappe contract expires this year and well, in the end PSG will have to admit that this team depends on Mbappe.

[Blitzboy]

I would say if they can afford him, giving him a chance wouldn't be all that bad, it would really give them a good chance to win something. They are doing better now, out of relegation zone and back in, they are still capable of just getting a few more wins and stay. if they had one more win this season instead of a loss, they would have been 12th place, so it is quite possible to stay.

The problem is whether Benzema wants to play for Lyon or not. Benzema already has a very high salary for playing for Ittihad. And Lyon is a club that is currently slumping in the League. Bringing in a player like Benzema is a very profitable scenario for Lyon. But we know there are several factors that make it difficult for that to happen. So I think what Lyon should do is recruit another striker who can improve their quality a little on the front line. At least a little better than now.

The Benzema-Lyon scenario sounds more like a fantasy than reality. Joining Lyon in its current state may be problematic for Benzema, who is still highly regarded despite his current form. Why would a top player join a poor team? It goes beyond money. Reputation and career prospects matter, and Lyon's current status is dire.

Lyon needs change focus. The little probability of obtaining Benzema seems pointless. They must be practical and find a striker who can boost their front line within their budget. They can find talent within their budget and status. Dreaming about Benzema is nice, but Lyon must confront reality.

[Awaklara]

The Benzema-Lyon scenario sounds more like a fantasy than reality. Joining Lyon in its current state may be problematic for Benzema, who is still highly regarded despite his current form. Why would a top player join a poor team? It goes beyond money. Reputation and career prospects matter, and Lyon's current status is dire.

Lyon needs change focus. The little probability of obtaining Benzema seems pointless. They must be practical and find a striker who can boost their front line within their budget. They can find talent within their budget and status. Dreaming about Benzema is nice, but Lyon must confront reality.

this is not just Lyon's financial problem. If Lyon's current position in the standings is at least in the top 5. There is still a possibility that Benzema could consider coming to the team. regardless of the team's financial ability to bring in Benzema. Moreover, the Saudi club did not pay Benzema an easy price.
Lyon this season can focus on developing the team's game. At least they must be able to climb to the top 10 of the standings. if it's too difficult, at least they can try not to be relegated next season.

[Godday]

I'm sure that without Benzema, Lyon won't be relegated because in their last few matches also Lyon have managed to get good results. Therefore, there is still a very good chance for Lyon to get out and stay away from the relegation zone in the second half of this season. But indeed, if Benzema were to return to Lyon then yes, it would be a great guarantee for Lyon to improve their quality and position in the Ligue 1 table and it's not just about staying away from the relegation zone. But yes, it seems like the big obstacle is that Lyon doesn't have a lot of money to be able to bring in and pay a big salary for Benzema and with that factor, I personally believe Benzema will not return to Lyon.

Lyon lost to Le Havre last week. And this makes them still in the relegation zone and that will be very dangerous for Lyon. I can't say enough about their performance and quality that they won't be relegated at the end of the season. I think as long as they are still in the relegation zone then I can't say they will return to positive performance and improve the ranking. The next match is against Rennes and if they win then they will be out of the relegation zone temporarily.

[FanEagle]

The problem is whether Benzema wants to play for Lyon or not. Benzema already has a very high salary for playing for Ittihad. And Lyon is a club that is currently slumping in the League. Bringing in a player like Benzema is a very profitable scenario for Lyon. But we know there are several factors that make it difficult for that to happen. So I think what Lyon should do is recruit another striker who can improve their quality a little on the front line. At least a little better than now.

Players of Benzema's age are actually very suitable to play in the Saudi Arabian League by enjoying a higher salary than moving to another team which generally may not be able to provide salaries like those given by Saudi Arabian clubs. Lyon currently needs younger players to increase their strength, instead of looking for old star players because I don't think that will help Lyon much to increase their strength to become better in Ligue1. Moreover, a star player like Benzema will definitely not immediately agree to move if his salary level is still quite low.

I think that's not a bad idea and he knew it was a good decision and that is why he went there. But sometimes, you can't just expect to hit 100% correct move, and what you think was a good idea, could turn out to be not a great idea. He just disliked the situation there, it could happen, it is not really that much of a shocker, it can happen.

Lyon getting Benzema wouldn't really be a bad idea, not that I think it would be possible, the amount of money it would take to get him there would be too high and Lyon doesn't have that kind of money, not only the team should be letting him go, but at the same time we are talking about Benzema asking for very little. I think the team will not let him go, so Lyon can't really afford him at the moment.

[rahmad2nd]

I'm sure that without Benzema, Lyon won't be relegated because in their last few matches also Lyon have managed to get good results. Therefore, there is still a very good chance for Lyon to get out and stay away from the relegation zone in the second half of this season. But indeed, if Benzema were to return to Lyon then yes, it would be a great guarantee for Lyon to improve their quality and position in the Ligue 1 table and it's not just about staying away from the relegation zone. But yes, it seems like the big obstacle is that Lyon doesn't have a lot of money to be able to bring in and pay a big salary for Benzema and with that factor, I personally believe Benzema will not return to Lyon.

There is no confirmation of the Benzema rumors so far, or I am the one who missed the latest information. however, I agree that even without Benzema, Lyon should be able to bounce back. at least for this season, they are safe from the relegation zone. next summer, if Lyon remains safe in Ligue 1. they can make big changes, evaluate them and then build a new, even better squad. apart from that, bringing in Benzema will definitely require large funds. and, there is no guarantee that Benzema will be able to lift Lyon and immediately perform better. this is a difficult phase for Lyon, where they must be able to survive, especially since Lyon is one of the big name clubs in Ligie 1.

In fact, Lyon's performance has started to improve in its last five matches. they experienced two matches with defeats and three matches with wins. even though the promotion team lost in the last match, Lyon won the last two matches in the Copa de Prance. So, it could be said that Lyon performed quite well in 6 matches in various competitions. 5 wins one loss. currently what Lyon needs is high motivation and enthusiasm that they will be able to get through this phase. this week, Lyon will host a match against Rennes. they must achieve 3 points playing at home, in order to restore the team's enthusiasm for the matches they will play next. As for Bemzema, I actually haven't received any new news regarding this player.

[QueenVera]

If Benzema is brought to PSG, I don't think he will get any new experience, whereas what we know is that without Benzema alone, PSG is certain to win the Ligue 1 title this season, so I don't think PSG will bring Benzema there either, even though PSG might need an additional striker. to help PSG play in the UCL, I find it difficult to think about it too, Benzema is more worthy of playing at a club in another league besides Ligue 1, perhaps he can get a lot of new experiences until he really retires from football. maybe that would be better.

But there is nothing wrong with your thinking, everyone has an opinion about Benzema being more worthy wherever they think, to be honest, I prefer playing in the English league or in the Italian league, of course I will get new experiences for him, in my opinion it makes more sense. Compared to him joining a club in Ligue 1, whether it's LYON or PSG, from what you think, I think maybe both of them are not very suitable for Benzema, but I'm happy to wait for updates about where he will play in the future, it all depends on his choice. 

New signings and putting the team in a dilemma of evicting and retaining one out of two options. When the situation happened with Ronaldo, it was said that it's cos of his influence, money and capacity. Now it's Benzema's turn, what will be said. For me I'd blame Saudi league because the teams are trying all their possible best to be recognized. Al-Nassr before Ronaldo joined weren't heard about. All of a sudden, they're talked about occasionally. It's rumoured that the league wants to secure a spot in the UEFA champions league and they shouldn't be blamed for doing all it takes to make meaning.

 They'd rather do away with those that doesn't really matter and retain those that actually do matter. It's kind of life's lifestyle. No doubt every team there, if in that situation will do the same as Al Nassr had done or even worse. It's all for a purpose, I don't know but likely in the coming months, we should expect to see more of these occurrences.

[snipie]

If Benzema is brought to PSG, I don't think he will get any new experience

New signings and putting the team in a dilemma of evicting and retaining one out of two options. When the situation happened with Ronaldo, it was said that it's cos of his influence, money and capacity. Now it's Benzema's turn, what will be said. For me I'd blame Saudi league because the teams are trying all their possible best to be recognized. Al-Nassr before Ronaldo joined weren't heard about...

The presence of players coming from European leagues helped Saudi teams a lot and made the league very attractive. In the Al-Ittihad case, the situation went the opposite since their rivals grow at the time they didn't improve and with the coach being sacked and tensions getting worse between the club and Benzema, it seems that they will get separate ways by the end of this winter transfer window. The only problem is which team could afford to take Benzema! I heard Manchester United refused to count on him since they couldn't afford him. I didn't see anything new about him and PSG or even Ligue 1 in general. There is talks about Carlo Ancelotti asking Real Madrid to take him back as a loan until the end of the season. There is Arsenal and Chelsea that might be interesting in adding him to their squad but as usual it remains just rumours that needs to be confirmed.

[AakZaki]

Bringing in Benzema might not be the best option for club's future, but I think Lyon shouldnt think about future for now. They need to concentrate on their current effort to escape relegation. Benzema could be a big help for their current situation with his experience, skill, familiarity and love for the club. His recent form is not too bad for a team that is fighting at the bottom of the table, but the risk of spending a significant amount on a player who might not meet expectations are valid concern, because it could cost their plan for future.

~snip~

There are two different opinions, Benzema is no longer useful because of his age. But there's also the opinion that if Benzema is still good he's just in the wrong team, because he can still be a good example for young players. Al Ittihad doesn't have good support for Benzema on the pitch either. So that he cannot be maximized. His stats aren't bad though. So if he goes to Lyon maybe he will be the solution or the problem is still difficult to know. When he was in Madrid he was in different conditions, so the best thing is the support of teammates and coaches.