French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[Weawant]

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.

Rennes can be be seen as having almost same strength as Lyon as Rennes has in their last five games wom three and lost two just like Lyon who won two lost two and drew one, so going by that results it could be perceived that Lyon is even a bit stronger than Rennes but they they are far apart on the table.

A win or draw will get Lyon out of the temporary relegation zone this season as they are just a point away from getting out of the relegation zone on the table. The arrival of benzema can actually do a lot for Lyon especially helping them getting out of relegation this season with every good form a d been sure not to go below to the relegation again. I will love to see benzema at Lyon and hope to help them become a better team in the Ligue 1 and possibly help them be amongst top four team in the league even if not this season.

[Docnaster]

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.

I'm yet to access a news that is capable of explaining the main reason behind the recent uncertainties between Karim Benzema and his Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad but what ever might be the issue of debate, I don't think it was a good move for Karim Benzema to leave the club this winter transfer window. He was signed to the club to help them stay competitive enough to challenge teams like Al Hilal and Al Nassr but he's actually failed to do that.

Leaving Al Ittihad this transfer window and going to Lyon might end up as the worst decision for the former five-time winner of the UEFA Champions League trophy and a one time Balon D'or winner because Lyon are very likely to finish season in the relegation zone of the French league table.

[IvugeoEvolutionCoin]

Lyon vs Rennes match will start tomorrow in French Soccer League. I hope to enjoy a very nice match between these two teams. Rennes team has played very well in the previous matches between the two teams. Rennes team is ahead of Lyon team in the points table.  Lyon is now at the 16th position in the points table. Rennes is at the 10th position in the points table.

[temple]

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.

I'm yet to access a news that is capable of explaining the main reason behind the recent uncertainties between Karim Benzema and his Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad but what ever might be the issue of debate, I don't think it was a good move for Karim Benzema to leave the club this winter transfer window. He was signed to the club to help them stay competitive enough to challenge teams like Al Hilal and Al Nassr but he's actually failed to do that.

Leaving Al Ittihad this transfer window and going to Lyon might end up as the worst decision for the former five-time winner of the UEFA Champions League trophy and a one time Balon D'or winner because Lyon are very likely to finish season in the relegation zone of the French league table.

It's disgusting how Benzema behaves as a human being in many areas of life. He is full of disrespect for so many things in life and now that he tried to tune his financial situation, it turned out that he isn't good enough to support Al-Ittihad. But what is even worse is that Manchester United was considering a transfer, but thankfully they refused it since they said the 50 million salary is not acceptable. 50 million, and now he is jumping ship in Saudi Arabia. I think a player like him shouldn't be given another chance, but I guess he will find some place to still play, although not for 50 million a year. Maybe it will be a French club, but I wonder which one could consider signing him.

[Leviathan.007]

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.

Lyon have remained inconsistent in performance, Lyon has expressed interest in recruiting the Frenchman from Saudi Arabia, but given their current table position, it is likely to be an exhausting struggle because Karim Benzema is unlikely to move to a struggling team in the relegation zone. Before joining any club, be sure you're able to adapt to the system and don't generate decisions based on the current situation. Karim Benzema is a world-class top attacker who might achieve a lot at Al Ittihad, but he is having problems with the club, which is hampering his performance.

If we really think about Benzema, there is a star player, even though his productivity is no longer what it used to be, that doesn't mean that Lyon can easily get him even though they will be offered a big salary but it won't be enough to exceed the salary given by his current club.
Meanwhile, Benzema will definitely think in the long term regarding his reputation, whether he will accept an offer from a club that is currently in the relegation zone which will affect Benzema's reputation.
Another problem is that Lyon still won't be able to get Benzema because Ittihad will only loan this player to one side of the Premier League. This will certainly be Benzema's main goal because there his reputation will be better joining a club that is far from the relegation zone.

Even if you are right and Benzema is a superstar player and he had many achievements with Real Madrid when he was playing there, but still, the fact about Benzema is he is far from his good days and he can't be obviously a good option for any team. Even for Lyon, Lyon is currently not in a good situation and they can't take any risk while I think hiring Benzema and spending money for this player can cost a lot for Lyon and instead of him Lyon can take cheaper and better players.

[topbitcoin]

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.

After 3 consecutive wins they got, they lost again even though it was a pretty good momentum for Lyon to get out of the relegation zone.
But looking at the difference in points they have actually they can still get out of the zone it's just that their 2 matches will now be more difficult than imagined.

Their opponents for the next 2 weeks are Rennes and Marseille. Even if Rennes this season is a little different from them last season but they are a surprise club and they are one of the dark horses in my opinion as well as Marseille who are now in decline but they are one of the big clubs in Ligue 1 so this could be a little more difficult for Lyon.
If in the end they have problems in this match as much as possible it would be better to target a draw only because that would be very good for them because if this match is lost again then it is difficult for Lyon to regain momentum.

[asriloni]

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.

It's not true. Benzema was still useful as long as there would be a team who trust him. He has moved to the saudi pro league caused by he was willing to play and enjoy his life but things are not going well since he has got so many burden there.
Benzema needs to leave from the club in short term and lyon was in talk with ittihad to bring him back to the french league. The problem if there are some big clubs from EPL interested to recruit him as well. The chance of him to play in lyon was quite small caused by this.

Chelsea and arsenal were also in talks with benzema's agent but no final decision has made by him while we are also getting even closer to the end of season. I hope benzema will be making his final decision.
The end of winter transfer season is even closer and the club has no time to complete his transfer. Benzema needs to decide it as soon as possible before it's too late. He needs to play out of saudi pro league.

[Kristiyana]

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.

Lyon is one of the worst team on this league season because they are not really making any good impact on this season but instead they are moving from bad to worst, perhaps the club should endeavour to work on the team during the transfer window so that they will be able to come back next season with an encouraging performance  but although if they continue this way they may likely go to relegation this season.

[bering]

Lyon vs Rennes

The loses from Le Havre makes Lyon have to ended their winning streak and after break today they will attempt to beat Rennes and return to the winning ways but Rennes also in the good shape because they were unbeatable in the last 5 matches in all competitions and the latest is Rennes can able to eliminate Marseille at France Cup and in Ligue 1 Rennes has successfully to beat strong team Nice so Rennes recent performance is much better compared to them

For squad update Enzo Le Fee will be doubtful to play but Benjamin Bourigeaud will be available today and this player was showing impressive performance in the last 2 matches with Rennes because he can scored 1 goal and make 1 assist and for Lyon Duje Caleta-Car will not be available in the squad because he got suspension and as usual Lyon still rely on Alexandre Lacazette for their front lines and according to the head to head statistics i can see both teams can beat each other but Lyon was successfully to improve their records from Rennes because they can win from Rennes 2 times streak and today too i think Lyon still able to resumes their good records from Rennes moreover as a host Lyon have more motivation to win and the odds for Lyon is @2.48

[Essential10]

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.

Lyon is one of the worst team on this league season because they are not really making any good impact on this season but instead they are moving from bad to worst, perhaps the club should endeavour to work on the team during the transfer window so that they will be able to come back next season with an encouraging performance  but although if they continue this way they may likely go to relegation this season.

Yes you are right, this season is going very bad for Lyon, the performance of Lyon in this season of League One is not to be found, they are now the 16th team in the league table. Lyon lost 3-1 to Le Harve in the last match. Today's match with Stade Rennais could be very difficult for Lyon as Stade Rennais are in great form. Stade Rennais won last match with Nice 2-0. But I think the match will be very competitive. Both teams to score looks likely to result in a draw.

[tusandii]

Lyon vs Rennes

The loses from Le Havre makes Lyon have to ended their winning streak and after break today they will attempt to beat Rennes and return to the winning ways but Rennes also in the good shape because they were unbeatable in the last 5 matches in all competitions and the latest is Rennes can able to eliminate Marseille at France Cup and in Ligue 1 Rennes has successfully to beat strong team Nice so Rennes recent performance is much better compared to them

For squad update Enzo Le Fee will be doubtful to play but Benjamin Bourigeaud will be available today and this player was showing impressive performance in the last 2 matches with Rennes because he can scored 1 goal and make 1 assist and for Lyon Duje Caleta-Car will not be available in the squad because he got suspension and as usual Lyon still rely on Alexandre Lacazette for their front lines and according to the head to head statistics i can see both teams can beat each other but Lyon was successfully to improve their records from Rennes because they can win from Rennes 2 times streak and today too i think Lyon still able to resumes their good records from Rennes moreover as a host Lyon have more motivation to win and the odds for Lyon is @2.48

It seems like the bookmakers are favoring Lyon over Rennes and according to your predictions it seems confident that Lyon can win but from my prediction Rennes will win by a narrow score.
Even though the two clubs had previously met and Lyon was able to beat Rennes, for me Lyon's victory was like luck because in less than 10 minutes the Rennes defender got a red card so Lyon's opportunity to score was a little easier and in fact Lyon was only able to score 1 score.
I have the opinion that Lyon has not been able to maintain consistency and we can also see the previous match that Rennes is far superior and for me betting on the club that wins is very risky even though the odds are high but I prefer to bet on both clubs scoring.

[Strongkored]

It seems like the bookmakers are favoring Lyon over Rennes and according to your predictions it seems confident that Lyon can win but from my prediction Rennes will win by a narrow score.
Even though the two clubs had previously met and Lyon was able to beat Rennes, for me Lyon's victory was like luck because in less than 10 minutes the Rennes defender got a red card so Lyon's opportunity to score was a little easier and in fact Lyon was only able to score 1 score.
I have the opinion that Lyon has not been able to maintain consistency and we can also see the previous match that Rennes is far superior and for me betting on the club that wins is very risky even though the odds are high but I prefer to bet on both clubs scoring.

It seems like why Lyon is favored against Rennes even though Rennes has a better ranking in the standings and the point difference between the two teams is quite far, namely six points, it's just a home factor because in terms of performance Rennes is better this season than Lyon, but Rennes' away game is quite bad because they only won once in eight away matches, and my prediction is that this will be a match that has a high chance of ending in a draw because Lyon will also find it difficult to get 3 points because they are quite bad at scoring goals, and if they can win it is likely to only be by one goal.
Lyon really needs a win to get out of the bottom three zone or at least get one point because by continuing to produce points in every match, even just one, it seems like it will be enough to keep them playing in Ligue 1 next season because they can avoid the relegation zone in the end of season.

[harapan]

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.

With Madrid we both know he was never a problem to anyone and all he needed was his mates to pass him the ball so he could score and place the ball at the back of the net.

It doesn't sound right to say that he is no longer a useful player. Ronaldo at is age is a useful player mentally and physically to his environments and all over the world.  Benzema can also be that player it is not clear that not all player who move to Saudi Arabia will successfully make a good name after leaving European football.  Headed for his boyhood club will definitely be a dream come for karim benzema.

[karabiber]

Nice vs Metz
Metz's fall in the league continues. I can say that this is because the quality of their squad is not enough for this league. They don't have enough players and squad depth. In the remaining eighteen weeks of the season, Metz have tried more than one style of play, but they have not been able to find stability. Nice, on the other hand, continue to get results with their balanced football, but it is worth noting that they are behind the performance they showed at the beginning of the season. However, they are still chasing PSG for the title and I think they will come out on top against Metz. The result of the match will result in a Nice victory. Nice will win this match without any difficulty.

[Velvet78]

There is some new update on German source Bild about Real Madrid to have made a contract offer to Mbappe which is worth 35 million euros per year. However it is said that Mbappe's demand is 70 million euros.

This news might be really true as I have started seeing everywhere after that. However in this situation there is no way these sides are having a deal. I'm curious about why Real Madrid have offered a much less amount to him. They should have known Mbappe would demand a similar amount to what he earns currently.

[Hirose UK]

~snip~

They always perform well in domestic leagues such as in Ligue 1, there are no competitors who are truly competent to compete with them or break their dominance at the top of the standings, that's what might cause their style of play to not improve in European leagues like the UCL, so it's not strange if they did not manage to qualify for the important round of the UCL because their opponents in Ligue 1 did not improve their game. I'm not even sure PSG will be able to reach the UCL quarter-finals.

I am also not surprised that they will win the title again this season easily because of course we know that it is difficult for Nice to catch up with a difference of 8 points and of course it is something that is impossible to do, PSG have not lost in their last five matches, that is why they continue to maintain their consistency and maintain a gap in points with their competitors in Ligue 1 so that they are not easily caught.

What you say is true that the current Ligue 1 competition is too monotonous, because we know PSG's dominance is too full in Ligue 1 so it might be difficult for other clubs to get the opportunity to compete with them. To be honest, why would PSG buy lots of expensive players and waste money if they were just hunting? title in Ligue 1 only. 

All of this is because in Ligue 1 only PSG is the strongest team and no other team can have the finances like PSG to support changes and developments in the quality of play, if other teams are able to have the same finances then I believe that PSG will definitely have quite tough competitors.
Just look at how easily PSG was able to return to the top of the standings after their initial setback in the season, and this improvement was quite significant after Mbappe started playing well.
It just that when PSG loses Mbappe, I looking forward to change in the dominant composition of Ligue 1 and of course other teams will be able to compete on an equal footing with PSG.

No other team is able to move up and catch up with PSG in points and that is why PSG is still able to win the title this season, actually it is quite nice to see the national team always able to win the title.
But if there is no good competition in competition then it will be quite boring competition, we need interesting matches and competition like other competitions.

If they can become UCL champions and compete in the UCL title until they reach the final then that is good achievement, but in reality PSG is unable to realize all these achievements.

[wakier]

Nice vs Metz
Metz's fall in the league continues. I can say that this is because the quality of their squad is not enough for this league. They don't have enough players and squad depth. In the remaining eighteen weeks of the season, Metz have tried more than one style of play, but they have not been able to find stability. Nice, on the other hand, continue to get results with their balanced football, but it is worth noting that they are behind the performance they showed at the beginning of the season. However, they are still chasing PSG for the title and I think they will come out on top against Metz. The result of the match will result in a Nice victory. Nice will win this match without any difficulty.

It is very clear if we look at the latest results that Metz continues to experience a losing streak in the last five matches. Metz has lost a lot of points from the last 10 matches because they were only able to achieve 2 wins which made their position decline further and are currently ranked 15th, 2 points different from relegated teams and have the same points as Lyon, if they continue to experience defeats, it is not impossible for Metz could enter the relegation zone this season.
In the match against Nice, it looks like Metz still has to lose more points even though Nice has had inconsistent performance recently, but Nice's performance is much better and Nice is also playing as the home team so they won't let Metz steal points from Nice.

[Docnaster]

There is some new update on German source Bild about Real Madrid to have made a contract offer to Mbappe which is worth 35 million euros per year. However it is said that Mbappe's demand is 70 million euros.

This news might be really true as I have started seeing everywhere after that. However in this situation there is no way these sides are having a deal. I'm curious about why Real Madrid have offered a much less amount to him. They should have known Mbappe would demand a similar amount to what he earns currently.

Kylian Mbappe is unarguably one of the best footballers on the planet and to many people, he's the best player among every footballer that's currently playing football. At his young age of 25, Kylian Mbappe is still at the peak of his career and that's why I don't expect him to accept any offer whose financial package is significantly lesser than his current contract with Paris Saint Germaine.

Real Madrid president Fiorentino Perez have tried signing Mbappe to the club for a very long time now and I'm very optimistic that he's gonna break the bank just to make sure that Kylian Mbappe is permanently signed by Real Madrid. There are still more time for Kylian Mbappe to decide on his next move before the end of the current season and I'm optimistic that he's gonna finally come to terms with Real Madrid

[rendravolt]

Nice vs Metz
Metz's fall in the league continues. I can say that this is because the quality of their squad is not enough for this league. They don't have enough players and squad depth. In the remaining eighteen weeks of the season, Metz have tried more than one style of play, but they have not been able to find stability. Nice, on the other hand, continue to get results with their balanced football, but it is worth noting that they are behind the performance they showed at the beginning of the season. However, they are still chasing PSG for the title and I think they will come out on top against Metz. The result of the match will result in a Nice victory. Nice will win this match without any difficulty.

Metz is the promoted team with the worst performance so far and they are in 15th position in the standings and very close to the relegation zone. They have never tasted victory again after the previous 5 matches ended in defeat and considering that Nice will be the host in this match, Metz's defeat will continue. Actually, Nice has not been very good recently and their performance has not been stable if you look at the results they have had in the last 5 matches, but there is no reason for them not to win against Metz.

Now Nice has returned to being like a normal team in general and even though they are quite firmly in second place, their situation will also become increasingly shaky. Just look at the difference between Brest, Monaco and Lille, which is not much different and the possibility that Nice will fall out of the top 4 will become more open if they cannot be consistent in the next few matches. But the most important thing now is that they can win against Metz and maintain their existing position.

[TastyChillySauce00]

Lyon vs Rennes

The loses from Le Havre makes Lyon have to ended their winning streak and after break today they will attempt to beat Rennes and return to the winning ways but Rennes also in the good shape because they were unbeatable in the last 5 matches in all competitions and the latest is Rennes can able to eliminate Marseille at France Cup and in Ligue 1 Rennes has successfully to beat strong team Nice so Rennes recent performance is much better compared to them

For squad update Enzo Le Fee will be doubtful to play but Benjamin Bourigeaud will be available today and this player was showing impressive performance in the last 2 matches with Rennes because he can scored 1 goal and make 1 assist and for Lyon Duje Caleta-Car will not be available in the squad because he got suspension and as usual Lyon still rely on Alexandre Lacazette for their front lines and according to the head to head statistics i can see both teams can beat each other but Lyon was successfully to improve their records from Rennes because they can win from Rennes 2 times streak and today too i think Lyon still able to resumes their good records from Rennes moreover as a host Lyon have more motivation to win and the odds for Lyon is @2.48

It seems like the bookmakers are favoring Lyon over Rennes and according to your predictions it seems confident that Lyon can win but from my prediction Rennes will win by a narrow score.
Even though the two clubs had previously met and Lyon was able to beat Rennes, for me Lyon's victory was like luck because in less than 10 minutes the Rennes defender got a red card so Lyon's opportunity to score was a little easier and in fact Lyon was only able to score 1 score.
I have the opinion that Lyon has not been able to maintain consistency and we can also see the previous match that Rennes is far superior and for me betting on the club that wins is very risky even though the odds are high but I prefer to bet on both clubs scoring.

So true but im thinking that rennes has bigger chance to win against lyon now. This match is kinda hard to predict caused by rennes is starting to go back to the right track again. Rennes's odds is worthy enough to bet.
We will be seeing the game to happen at lyon's home but there is also another problem like lyon needs also to prepare the club even better. Rennes considerably strong enough in the french league. Lyon shall not miss opportunity to grab three points or it will be back to the relegation zone again. Lyon has been performing quite well in the previous matches by winning three games in a row and it will be a disaster if lyon to get another bad result