French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[TelolettOm]

So far, Olympique Marseille has managed to bring in 7 new players for the team, either paid, loan, or transfer fee.

This really interesting, just when I taught Marseille is done signing for the season, they are adding yet another to the squad. Last season they didn't do much so maybe they are getting prepared already, they have to strength the team because a possible opportunity avails it self ahead in this new season and they may have the chance to be amongst the top team especially if they are able to win trophies or finish well by the end of the Season in their domestic league. PSG that has been trying to fix their team aswell, the teams will trying to increase the competition in the league as they are seeing that most likely the dominance of the top teams may not be there again.

It's still not stopping.
Already Marseille have signed 8 players including loan transfers. Actually they have been quite successful in selling some of their players for a good price, so far their Current transfer record is still plus, in +€20.50m.
https://www.transfermarkt.com/olympique-marseille/startseite/verein/244

And now, they are bidding Arsenal Striker, Eddie Nketiah (CF/25YO)
Arsenal set £25 million as deal worth, but Marseille not yet agree, last bid £17m.
Negotiations still ongoing. Personal agreement done. Nketiah happy to join OM.

Source: Olympique Marseille have sent new bid to Arsenal for Eddie Nketiah!

[klidex]

It is noted that they have already recruited 7 players this season so Marseille will be a little more prepared to face the 2024/25 season.

Source : https://www.transfermarkt.com/olympique-marseille/transfers/verein/244

Marseille might get a chance to compete with PSG this season because PSG no longer has Mbappe, if they don't recruit Victor Oshimen, it is likely that PSG's performance will be mediocre, therefore Marseille has made many changes by bringing in several players, especially in several very important lines such as their back line and front line.

Marseille do have a prospect of winning League 1 if PSG doesn't put their club inorder before the league starts. They don't have mbappe again but they don't want to sign someone to replace him. There are many wingers available that they can go for to replace mbappe or just go for a striker that they can depend on to get them goals when they need them to win games but they're feeling redundant. Lille and Monaco shouldn't not be left out of the conversation of likely winners because they have been runner up for some seasons and if PSG doesn't have their camp in order, we can except this clubs to come into the fight for who will win but I do think PSG will be competent next season in lifting the trophy again. There isn't many clubs that can stand toes to toes with PSG in Ligue 1. PSG just need to get everything done on time and sign new players and they become the favourites again

So far PSG has not recruited a striker to replace Mbappe or indeed PSG is not in a hurry in this matter and may think of trying to survive with the players they have by looking at the tactics that Luis Enrique will do in building a club without a goal-hungry winger, PSG has several wingers but yes they are not as great as Mbappe maybe this will be their chance to show their abilities that do not only rely on Mbappe.

If clubs like Marseille, Lille and Monaco are able to provide fierce resistance in the title hunt maybe PSG will immediately rush to recruit a winger at the opening of the transfer window in the middle of the season later.

[LUCKMCFLY]

So far PSG has not recruited a striker to replace Mbappe or indeed PSG is not in a hurry in this matter and may think of trying to survive with the players they have by looking at the tactics that Luis Enrique will do in building a club without a goal-hungry winger, PSG has several wingers but yes they are not as great as PSG maybe this will be their chance to show their abilities that do not only rely on Mbappe.

Well at PSG they have a team that I don't see much potential in , to be honest, they have a coach who has had to change a lot of things, and for me a team like PSG needs to make a lot of Changes because their biggest star is gone, is there someone like Mbappé to look for? It's difficult, but they have to do something to make them perform. PS has always been first in Ligue 1, but in Ligue 1 , in the UCL, not even when Messi was there did they Manage to win the UCL, so this is one of the goals they have to set themselves.

[tusandii]

And now, they are bidding Arsenal Striker, Eddie Nketiah (CF/25YO)
Arsenal set £25 million as deal worth, but Marseille not yet agree, last bid £17m.
Negotiations still ongoing. Personal agreement done. Nketiah happy to join OM.

There seems to be a bit of a misunderstanding about this explanation as it is not Arsenal who want 25 million and I have actually discussed this before.


Initially, Arsenal made a statement that they would release Eddie Nketiah for 40 million.


After that Marseille made an offer of 27 million but Arsenal still rejected the offer because they wanted 35 million.


After that Marseille have the alternative of trying to recruit Wahi as a last resort but will still prioritize Eddie Nketiah but will wait for the final decision from Arsenal after the proposal submitted is approved.

Source

• https://x.com/DeadlineDayLive/status/1780519065028559211?t=pRWloJtNw_VmpPS8qUf0DA&s=19
• https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1819676835438809163?t=0iJa92382m6GWq-H2J1RbQ&s=19
• https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1821180097635729731?t=0dVmguGSFrdbaMNLDK7pgw&s=19

[Minor Miner]

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I have no doubt that Luis Enrique is a very experienced coach. But is PSG's squad strong enough this season? Is PSG's current squad strong enough to dominate Ligue 1 and the Champions League? I don't think so.

Without Mbappe, PSG's attack is relatively weak. Luis Enrique managed to strengthen the bonding between the players. Luis Enrique's match strategy is also very good. But without a good and experienced finisher, it is very difficult to sustain a consistently good performance. And it will be even more difficult in the Champions League. So I don't expect much from PSG next season unless they find a suitable replacement for Mbappe.

I still admit the dominance of League 1 but to compete strongly like last season in the Champions League I really doubt PSG.
Previously PSG always dominated League 1 even though there were only a few professional players left, even without Mbappe PSG would still be able to dominate the title but without a reliable striker like Mbappe, PSG certainly would not be able to compete in the Champions League even though they currently have a replacement for Mbappe but their talents are not equal.

Yes, maybe we are too early to say this but since we remember Enrique trying not to use Mbappe in his attack line, the results were very bad last season, more often ending in draws and losses.
That is the reason I support your opinion that in the UCL later PSG will have a lot of trouble.

I still admit the dominance of League 1 but to compete strongly like last season in the Champions League I really doubt PSG.
Previously PSG always dominated League 1 even though there were only a few professional players left, even without Mbappe PSG would still be able to dominate the title but without a reliable striker like Mbappe, PSG certainly would not be able to compete in the Champions League even though they currently have a replacement for Mbappe but their talents are not equal.

Yes, maybe we are too early to say this but since we remember Enrique trying not to use Mbappe in his attack line, the results were very bad last season, more often ending in draws and losses.
That is the reason I support your opinion that in the UCL later PSG will have a lot of trouble.

[bestcoins1]

Champions league is a league for Champions coming from different leagues, it is not something easy to win with an average performance. PSG are still struggling, even when they had the best of the squad together they were still unable to win the UCL, talk more of now when the players who where the pioneers are no longer in the team. PSG wants the UCL but their value doesn't match to reflect the outcome of what they have in mind, they will someday win the UCL but not this season untill further in the feature when the squad is updated with key players.

I also think the same for PSG who even with the new format in the Champions League this season will not help PSG much to win their first trophy if their squad depth is still very mediocre. But I am very impressed with the efforts of the current PSG coach who continues to target the best players to be brought into the PSG squad and of course that is to increase the strength of the PSG team in all the events they participate in this season. But for my belief in the Champions League, I think what you said is much more accurate, where PSG will still find it quite difficult to win the Champions League this season if we look at the players that PSG currently has.

[Hirose UK]

Champions league is a league for Champions coming from different leagues, it is not something easy to win with an average performance. PSG are still struggling, even when they had the best of the squad together they were still unable to win the UCL, talk more of now when the players who where the pioneers are no longer in the team. PSG wants the UCL but their value doesn't match to reflect the outcome of what they have in mind, they will someday win the UCL but not this season untill further in the feature when the squad is updated with key players.

I also think the same for PSG who even with the new format in the Champions League this season will not help PSG much to win their first trophy if their squad depth is still very mediocre. But I am very impressed with the efforts of the current PSG coach who continues to target the best players to be brought into the PSG squad and of course that is to increase the strength of the PSG team in all the events they participate in this season. But for my belief in the Champions League, I think what you said is much more accurate, where PSG will still find it quite difficult to win the Champions League this season if we look at the players that PSG currently has.

UCL is not an easy competition for PSG to win, they have had several chances and failed, now maybe with the new format some people have hope for PSG to win UCL, but in reality it is not that easy.
If later PSG gets match schedule against big and strong team like Real Madrid, Manchester City or Inter Milan then it is certain that they will not get an easy victory and of course it is difficult for PSG to save full points.
Indeed, for now in utilizing the summer transfer window shows that Enrique is actively looking for and bringing in potential players to strengthen the team, but in the next season I doubt it can help them much in the UCL competition.

[JeffBrad12]

Champions league is a league for Champions coming from different leagues, it is not something easy to win with an average performance. PSG are still struggling, even when they had the best of the squad together they were still unable to win the UCL, talk more of now when the players who where the pioneers are no longer in the team. PSG wants the UCL but their value doesn't match to reflect the outcome of what they have in mind, they will someday win the UCL but not this season untill further in the feature when the squad is updated with key players.

I also think the same for PSG who even with the new format in the Champions League this season will not help PSG much to win their first trophy if their squad depth is still very mediocre. But I am very impressed with the efforts of the current PSG coach who continues to target the best players to be brought into the PSG squad and of course that is to increase the strength of the PSG team in all the events they participate in this season. But for my belief in the Champions League, I think what you said is much more accurate, where PSG will still find it quite difficult to win the Champions League this season if we look at the players that PSG currently has.

PSG has never won the UCL in its simpler format. So, it's hard to believe they can win it in this more complicated version. Though Enrique is slowly building a decent squad for the UCL, I think they will still fail.

Look at the current outright for UCL.



PSG was not even in the top 5 favored to win the UCL. It has also surprised me how City is still the most favored club to win the UCL. PSG seems to be failing again soon.

Madrid/City most likely to win the UCL this season.

[Zlantann]

It's still not stopping.
Already Marseille have signed 8 players including loan transfers. Actually they have been quite successful in selling some of their players for a good price, so far their Current transfer record is still plus, in +€20.50m.
https://www.transfermarkt.com/olympique-marseille/startseite/verein/244

And now, they are bidding Arsenal Striker, Eddie Nketiah (CF/25YO)
Arsenal set £25 million as deal worth, but Marseille not yet agree, last bid £17m.
Negotiations still ongoing. Personal agreement done. Nketiah happy to join OM.

Olympique Marseille is not taking this season lightly. The signing of Mason Greenwood, Ismaël Koné, and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg excites me because I want to see the end of PSG dominance. I just hope the deal for Eddie Nketiah pulls through because he would be an ideal replacement for the departed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. It is good Roberto De Zerbi is getting these players because the team that he met will not be able to win the league. Eddie was tipped to be one of the best strikers in the EPL but his lack of playing time has affected his performance. Hopefully, he will have more time to improve himself in France. The absence of Mbappe in PSG and the absence of involvement of Olympique Marseille in any European competition might be their advantage in winning League One.

[Leviathan.007]

It is noted that they have already recruited 7 players this season so Marseille will be a little more prepared to face the 2024/25 season.

Source : https://www.transfermarkt.com/olympique-marseille/transfers/verein/244

Marseille might get a chance to compete with PSG this season because PSG no longer has Mbappe, if they don't recruit Victor Oshimen, it is likely that PSG's performance will be mediocre, therefore Marseille has made many changes by bringing in several players, especially in several very important lines such as their back line and front line.

Marseille do have a prospect of winning League 1 if PSG doesn't put their club inorder before the league starts. They don't have mbappe again but they don't want to sign someone to replace him. There are many wingers available that they can go for to replace mbappe or just go for a striker that they can depend on to get them goals when they need them to win games but they're feeling redundant. Lille and Monaco shouldn't not be left out of the conversation of likely winners because they have been runner up for some seasons and if PSG doesn't have their camp in order, we can except this clubs to come into the fight for who will win but I do think PSG will be competent next season in lifting the trophy again. There isn't many clubs that can stand toes to toes with PSG in Ligue 1. PSG just need to get everything done on time and sign new players and they become the favourites again

I saw some news a few weeks ago about Marseille and hiring some good players and coaches and it seems the Saudis were about to buy this team and hire some superstar players for them but currently and compared to a team like PSG, they are not in the same level at all and Marseille doesn't have enough power to race with a team like PSG and beat this team.
I think even after PSG loses Mbappe, they will can hire some other player to fill his place because of the money they have, and still Marseille can't race with PSG.
  

[Weawant]

So far, Olympique Marseille has managed to bring in 7 new players for the team, either paid, loan, or transfer fee.

This really interesting, just when I taught Marseille is done signing for the season, they are adding yet another to the squad. Last season they didn't do much so maybe they are getting prepared already, they have to strength the team because a possible opportunity avails it self ahead in this new season and they may have the chance to be amongst the top team especially if they are able to win trophies or finish well by the end of the Season in their domestic league. PSG that has been trying to fix their team aswell, the teams will trying to increase the competition in the league as they are seeing that most likely the dominance of the top teams may not be there again.

It's still not stopping.
Already Marseille have signed 8 players including loan transfers. Actually they have been quite successful in selling some of their players for a good price, so far their Current transfer record is still plus, in +€20.50m.
https://www.transfermarkt.com/olympique-marseille/startseite/verein/244

And now, they are bidding Arsenal Striker, Eddie Nketiah (CF/25YO)
Arsenal set £25 million as deal worth, but Marseille not yet agree, last bid £17m.
Negotiations still ongoing. Personal agreement done. Nketiah happy to join OM.

Source: Olympique Marseille have sent new bid to Arsenal for Eddie Nketiah!

I can't wait to see what Marseille is going to do by next season, because the number of players they have signed already is such that I'm even surprised they such capacity, I least expected this form them as we see PSG to be the richest in the ligue 1 but here's Marseille showing much capacity already with the signing this season, what really interest me with this particular signing is that even the Arsenal star is very much willing and wants to move over except for the Clause Arsenal is attaching to the deal and the ongoing discussion that has seemed back and forth and Marseille even thinking of exploring other options, indeed the competition in the ligue 1 this new season is good to be very competitive than it used to be hopeful.

[wmaurik]

Well at PSG they have a team that I don't see much potential in , to be honest, they have a coach who has had to change a lot of things, and for me a team like PSG needs to make a lot of Changes because their biggest star is gone, is there someone like Mbappé to look for? It's difficult, but they have to do something to make them perform. PS has always been first in Ligue 1, but in Ligue 1 , in the UCL, not even when Messi was there did they Manage to win the UCL, so this is one of the goals they have to set themselves.

In the UCL this season there are still many who still doubt PSG, especially with Mbappe's departure to another team, there are still no other players that PSG have got who are on par with Mbappe. Besides, it also makes sense to say that now because even when Messi was there PSG couldn't win the UCL trophy, especially when all the star players have left PSG like now. But it would be very surprising if this season PSG could perform well in the UCL and successfully win the title because now PSG does not have more star players in its squad even though that is not what many people are thinking about PSG.

[Blitzboy]

So far, Olympique Marseille has managed to bring in 7 new players for the team, either paid, loan, or transfer fee.

This really interesting, just when I taught Marseille is done signing for the season, they are adding yet another to the squad. Last season they didn't do much so maybe they are getting prepared already, they have to strength the team because a possible opportunity avails it self ahead in this new season and they may have the chance to be amongst the top team especially if they are able to win trophies or finish well by the end of the Season in their domestic league. PSG that has been trying to fix their team aswell, the teams will trying to increase the competition in the league as they are seeing that most likely the dominance of the top teams may not be there again.

It's still not stopping.
Already Marseille have signed 8 players including loan transfers. Actually they have been quite successful in selling some of their players for a good price, so far their Current transfer record is still plus, in +€20.50m.
https://www.transfermarkt.com/olympique-marseille/startseite/verein/244

And now, they are bidding Arsenal Striker, Eddie Nketiah (CF/25YO)
Arsenal set £25 million as deal worth, but Marseille not yet agree, last bid £17m.
Negotiations still ongoing. Personal agreement done. Nketiah happy to join OM.

Source: Olympique Marseille have sent new bid to Arsenal for Eddie Nketiah!

Marseille is definitely generating news as it targets men like Nketiah and makes some major moves in the transfer market. But Integrating eight new players, especially ones coming from different leagues, is a huge challenge. A team needs time to come together, so there is no assurance it will go exactly. Nketiah has promise, absolutely, but Ligue 1 and the Premier League are distinct.

And lets be clear, Marseille's hesitation to meet Arsenal's budget says volumes. Maybe they're being smart with their money, or maybe they're not 100% sold on Nketiah. Look, I like ambition. I like it when teams try to make a statement. Still, this is not about launching a power attack against PSG. It concerns assembling a winning squad. And that goes beyond merely lavishing money on well-known personalities.

[rendravolt]

PSG must really protect their players this time because there was interest from a Saudi league team that wanted to recruit a Korean player, Lee Kang-In. I think it would be quite crucial if the player accepted a large salary offer and that's why PSG would be at a great disadvantage if Lee Kang-In left. Lee Kang-In has been a mainstay of PSG's midfield for the past two seasons and he has shown no decline in performance at all until now.

Not only that, interest in Lee Kang-In reportedly also came from an EPL team and PSG firmly rejected the offer last month. The fee offered was very large, 70m euros, but PSG certainly would not be tempted by that money considering their finances are one of the best at the moment.



Source: https://www.footmercato.net/a7513987271979421172-larabie-saoudite-prepare-une-offre-xxl-pour-kang-in-lee-et-le-psg

What PSG must do from now on is to keep their talents in the team, not to sell them. Therefore they are doing the right thing by keeping Lee Kang-In.    They wanted to keep Mbappe as well but the plans didn't go as they expected.

Now I'm just curious about whether we will see any star signing in this transfer window. To fill a star like Mbappe's place of course. They surely wish they were able to sell Mbappe for a good fee instead of free agent.

If there is no FFP problem in the Ligue 1 then they can still make a big spending for another star I assume. But who would it be? I don't see any such player on their radar these days.

Lee Kang-In is still young and his potential will continue to grow if handled properly and as one of the future investments, PSG will certainly not let him go just because of the lure of money.

No player can surpass Mbappe himself. Mbappe is so complete not only as a player but also commercially he has generated money for PSG so far. What PSG needs if they want to make people interested in seeing them again is to bring in comparable stars but I don't think those stars will be available for long.

On the other hand, over time PSG will definitely be forgotten by some people because a club as big as that has only been filled with star players and if there are no players who can make this team noticed then it is certain that they have nothing to be proud of. For example, even if they could sign Osimhen, I don't think his name could be compared to Mbappe who has had crazy achievements from his youth until now.

[hyudien]

Well at PSG they have a team that I don't see much potential in , to be honest, they have a coach who has had to change a lot of things, and for me a team like PSG needs to make a lot of Changes because their biggest star is gone, is there someone like Mbappé to look for? It's difficult, but they have to do something to make them perform. PS has always been first in Ligue 1, but in Ligue 1 , in the UCL, not even when Messi was there did they Manage to win the UCL, so this is one of the goals they have to set themselves.

In the UCL this season there are still many who still doubt PSG, especially with Mbappe's departure to another team, there are still no other players that PSG have got who are on par with Mbappe. Besides, it also makes sense to say that now because even when Messi was there PSG couldn't win the UCL trophy, especially when all the star players have left PSG like now. But it would be very surprising if this season PSG could perform well in the UCL and successfully win the title because now PSG does not have more star players in its squad even though that is not what many people are thinking about PSG.

Every time a new coach joins Paris Saint Germain, there are so many things they have to fix and it takes a long time to change it to be really very good. This is not an easy job for a coach, because they have to start from the bottom. Not only in strategy, but it will be comprehensive such as to the depth of the squad and others. Chemistry between players will also be a task for the coach to create, because I see Paris Saint Germain as a team that has chemistry between players that is not too good. Now almost everyone hopes that Enrique can provide a good touch so that Paris Saint Germain can be even better. But I hope expectations are not excessive because it is not easy for him to do that, especially if it is expected to bring Paris Saint Germain to achieve more in the Champions League. Their opponents are not small teams and even some teams are better than them.

[Palakka]

It's still not stopping.
Already Marseille have signed 8 players including loan transfers. Actually they have been quite successful in selling some of their players for a good price, so far their Current transfer record is still plus, in +€20.50m.
https://www.transfermarkt.com/olympique-marseille/startseite/verein/244

And now, they are bidding Arsenal Striker, Eddie Nketiah (CF/25YO)
Arsenal set £25 million as deal worth, but Marseille not yet agree, last bid £17m.
Negotiations still ongoing. Personal agreement done. Nketiah happy to join OM.

Olympique Marseille is not taking this season lightly. The signing of Mason Greenwood, Ismaël Koné, and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg excites me because I want to see the end of PSG dominance. I just hope the deal for Eddie Nketiah pulls through because he would be an ideal replacement for the departed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. It is good Roberto De Zerbi is getting these players because the team that he met will not be able to win the league. Eddie was tipped to be one of the best strikers in the EPL but his lack of playing time has affected his performance. Hopefully, he will have more time to improve himself in France. The absence of Mbappe in PSG and the absence of involvement of Olympique Marseille in any European competition might be their advantage in winning League One.

The approach that occurred between Marseille and arsenal for nketiah continued after the first approach failed, previously, Marseille had made the first offer but Arsenal refused to let it go because it was considered that the offer they had made was still far from the price set by Arsenal at this time although it was reported that Niketiah and Marseille had established an personal agreement, Arsenal who are currently reportedly targeting to buy the other striker are of course starting to try to reduce Nketiah selling price and of course that could be a good opportunity for Marseille to continue their plans to buy Nketiah.
After Aubameyang departure, it is clear that Marseille is currently It doesn't have a striker who can be relied on to face the competition next season, so Marseille has to move quickly to recruit players in the transfer market, but to be honest, to compete with PSG of course it will still be very difficult for Marseille because however the quality of the squad that PSG has is still better than Marseille.

[hahay]

So far PSG has not recruited a striker to replace Mbappe or indeed PSG is not in a hurry in this matter and may think of trying to survive with the players they have by looking at the tactics that Luis Enrique will do in building a club without a goal-hungry winger, PSG has several wingers but yes they are not as great as PSG maybe this will be their chance to show their abilities that do not only rely on Mbappe.

Well at PSG they have a team that I don't see much potential in , to be honest, they have a coach who has had to change a lot of things, and for me a team like PSG needs to make a lot of Changes because their biggest star is gone, is there someone like Mbappé to look for? It's difficult, but they have to do something to make them perform. PS has always been first in Ligue 1, but in Ligue 1 , in the UCL, not even when Messi was there did they Manage to win the UCL, so this is one of the goals they have to set themselves.

In this pre-season, the reality is that PSG didn't play many friendly matches, because PSG only played two friendly matches and I think the results weren't bad either. Also, if we consider that there are no possible new recruits to replace Mbappe, I think it will probably be difficult to get the right player, and it cannot be done in a hurry. After all, Mbappe himself has a very big role, so of course it will not be easy to find a replacement and instead of looking for a replacement for Mbappe, it seems like it would be more appropriate to implement a new strategy or tactic.

After all, Luis Enrique also certainly has the best way to change PSG's habit of depending on Mbappe. Thus, perhaps maximizing the current players, it seems like PSG will still be fine. Maybe indeed, to compete better in the Champions League will certainly not be easy. But at least, Luis Enrique will first ensure that PSG continues to have good dominance in the domestic  league and as time goes by, of course Luis Enrique must also make his best efforts to make PSG get good results in the Champions League in the future.

[rahmad2nd]

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Olympique Marseille is not taking this season lightly. The signing of Mason Greenwood, Ismaël Koné, and Pierre-Emile Højbjerg excites me because I want to see the end of PSG dominance. I just hope the deal for Eddie Nketiah pulls through because he would be an ideal replacement for the departed Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. It is good Roberto De Zerbi is getting these players because the team that he met will not be able to win the league. Eddie was tipped to be one of the best strikers in the EPL but his lack of playing time has affected his performance. Hopefully, he will have more time to improve himself in France. The absence of Mbappe in PSG and the absence of involvement of Olympique Marseille in any European competition might be their advantage in winning League One.

Marseille have been in contact with Arsenal several times as they try to sign Eddie Nketiah, some reports I read that Nketiah's agent has traveled to France and held talks with Marseille. However, it seems that no agreement has been reached between the two clubs. Speaking of Nketiah, this striker is actually quite sharp, it's just that the Arsenal striker has lost out to his teammates as a main starter in the squad. If Nketiah joins Marseille in this summer's transfer window, it seems like an ideal option for Nketiah and also Marseille. Given that De Zerbi's team does not have a center forward, Nketiah is expected to be a productive player with Marseille. Unfortunately, Marseille seems reluctant to pay the transfer fee for Nketiah as Arsenal wants. Last week there was a rumor that Borussia Dortmund's young striker, Youssoufa Moukoko, was willing to join Marseille in this summer's transfer window. Unfortunately, Dortmund was reluctant to loan their young striker. In the end, Marseille returned to the option of bringing Nketiah from Arsenal.  talking about Marseille in the upcoming season, it is clear that Marseille is in a project to return to being a more competitive team than last season. under De Zerbi's guidance, Marseille's performance is expected to improve much better. plus, the joining of Nketiah can sharpen Marseille's front line. at least, Marseille can be a team that enters the top four of Lique 1.

[LUCKMCFLY]

Well at PSG they have a team that I don't see much potential in , to be honest, they have a coach who has had to change a lot of things, and for me a team like PSG needs to make a lot of Changes because their biggest star is gone, is there someone like Mbappé to look for? It's difficult, but they have to do something to make them perform. PS has always been first in Ligue 1, but in Ligue 1 , in the UCL, not even when Messi was there did they Manage to win the UCL, so this is one of the goals they have to set themselves.

In the UCL this season there are still many who still doubt PSG, especially with Mbappe's departure to another team, there are still no other players that PSG have got who are on par with Mbappe. Besides, it also makes sense to say that now because even when Messi was there PSG couldn't win the UCL trophy, especially when all the star players have left PSG like now. But it would be very surprising if this season PSG could perform well in the UCL and successfully win the title because now PSG does not have more star players in its squad even though that is not what many people are thinking about PSG.

It's difficult because everyone expects PSG to be much more efficient now, it was already shown that when PSG was left alone with Mbappé they failed to win the UCL, now without him, the bear gets more difficult, but here you have to argue that football is a game of 11 and not of just 1 player, now he has to do a lot of things to be able to integrate the team in an absolute way, it's comparable to when Napoli won, they had harmony in their team, of course with Osimhen, but of course the team played very well meshed and that makes them play very well, I think that is what PSG has to aim for, precisely under the direction of a good coach like Luis Enrique.

PSG Not Completely Sold On Signing Jadon Sancho

Sancho has emerged as a target for PSG, who are looking to bring in a left-winger to replace Kylian Mbappe this summer.

 

The French champions have been in contact with the representatives of Sancho and have also held discussions with Manchester United.

 

Source: https://insidefutbol.com/2024/08/09/psg-not-completely-sold-on-signing-jadon-sancho/655733/

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Enrique is the man to build PSG to a very strong form since he is well experienced and knows how to strengthen the club for them to be able to win their matches irrespective of the club that they will be playing with. He needs more time to perfect the team and when that is done, PSG will be able to win UCL title because Enrique has such experience in UCL. We saw how far they went last season, it is just a matter of time for him. He is the right coach for the job and soon he will make PSG proud.

I don’t have much doubt on PSG’s coach Luiz Enrique, he has been a good coach since he joined the team and have helped improve them in their games in all competitions. He did well in the champions league last season and this season also, I expect him to do more even though he can’t win the trophy but getting to reach the finals with the team is another big achievement for him. I have a big conviction on PSG and I hope they’re able to do as expected from them and not fail to perform better next season.

I have no doubt that Luis Enrique is a very experienced coach. But is PSG's squad strong enough this season? Is PSG's current squad strong enough to dominate Ligue 1 and the Champions League? I don't think so.

Without Mbappe, PSG's attack is relatively weak. Luis Enrique managed to strengthen the bonding between the players. Luis Enrique's match strategy is also very good. But without a good and experienced finisher, it is very difficult to sustain a consistently good performance. And it will be even more difficult in the Champions League. So I don't expect much from PSG next season unless they find a suitable replacement for Mbappe.

I still admit the dominance of League 1 but to compete strongly like last season in the Champions League I really doubt PSG.
Previously PSG always dominated League 1 even though there were only a few professional players left, even without Mbappe PSG would still be able to dominate the title but without a reliable striker like Mbappe, PSG certainly would not be able to compete in the Champions League even though they currently have a replacement for Mbappe but their talents are not equal.

Yes, maybe we are too early to say this but since we remember Enrique trying not to use Mbappe in his attack line, the results were very bad last season, more often ending in draws and losses.
That is the reason I support your opinion that in the UCL later PSG will have a lot of trouble.

PSG is always ahead of all the other teams in Ligue 1, so the management may not have to worry much about Ligue 1. The management's concern is the Champions League. PSG may be the only team who have spent huge amounts of money and tried their hardest to win just one Champions League trophy. So far they are spending money and they are trying. The team has participated in almost every season in the history of the Champions League but only one season did they qualify for the Champions League final, although there they lost against Bayern Munich. Last season we saw them secure the semi-finals and if they had a few more players from last season they could have made it to the finals again. With Mbappe gone, the equation is more difficult for them and if they fail to recruit the right players, the team could be eliminated from the Super Sixteen of the Champions League.