French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[mamesso]

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I think PSG can still be seen as a jumping-off point. Of course, they can achieve more statistics in the French league because it is a league that seems easier than other leagues. PSG is also the strongest team in this league. I think PSG would be the best first stop for a young Frenchman. Mbappe was one of those players who thought like that and now he went to Real Madrid as one of the best in the world. I think it is still a good choice to be at PSG.

The very low level of competition in Ligue 1 means that PSG always win trophies almost every season. The situation experienced by PSG in the domestic league makes it difficult for them to compete in the Champions League because they are used to low competition, when they go to a very competitive league, they will be surprised by the abilities of other teams.
Mbappe great potential was already visible when PSG recruited him from Monaco, PSG also did not choose young players carelessly because each player has different qualities. If young French players are able to show their skills and abilities, maybe they will get a chance, but they must be able to show their best performance if they want to be promoted to the main squad.

[rendravolt]

Rayane Messi? It seems like his parents were inspired by one of the GOATs and none other than Lionel Messi.

Strasbourg doesn't seem to want to be left behind this summer and they have brought in Rayane Messi who is still 17 years old from U19 Dijon for a fee of 1.5m euros. Surely he will be projected as a club academy player but it is possible that he will also make his debut in the main team.

His contract will run until 2027 and this will be a long-term investment for Strasbourg. His position is a winger and he can fill the left or right wing position. There are no other statistics considering that he came from another club's academy and we can see his abilities with Strasbourg next season.

[fullhdpixel]

I don't see any possibility of Lamine Yamal joining PSG. Lamine Yamal is a very talented young player. It is admirable that Lamine Yamal is performing so well at just 17 years of age. But at the moment he will definitely not go to a team like PSG. Even if PSG offers high wages to Lamine Yamal, Yamal will not go to PSG.

We saw Lamine Yamal perform well last season with Barcelona. And Hansi Flick is trying to get Nico Williams into the squad. Because we have seen excellent performances from this duo in the Spain squad. In such a situation, Lamine Yamal will definitely not make the wrong decision to go to PSG. Also, La Liga is more advanced and competitive than Ligue 1.

Now we have less than one day into opening game of the PSG with Le Havre, and we have no potential striker into this squad look like Luis Enrique is going to have new experiment, and he will try to go ahead with his available players which could be interesting because as things are going we will be having no big name in this club for the first time in years.

Victor Osimhen and Lamine Yamal both are out of their way, and we have no big name who can join here in this league even we all know this offer can bring good financial news for the Barcelona, but they are preferring promising player for having career in Barcelona now how things will be gone in PSG this will be also interesting for them because this season is going to be not easy for them.

[hyudien]

On the one hand, it's actually quite boring to talk about Mbappe's move to Real Madrid, but on the other hand, it's also very interesting when we fry Paris Saint Germain because they watched their favorite player win his first trophy with Real Madrid. Lol

https://x.com/realmadrid/status/1824000576071299544

Look at the man who was defended tooth and nail by Paris Saint Germain last season, now he's wearing a Real Madrid uniform and has also won a trophy in his debut match with his new team. I don't mean to belittle Paris Saint Germain, but looking at what Real Madrid has, then at Real Madrid Mbappe's chances of winning more prestigious titles are even greater. Paris Saint Germain must share in the joy that Mbappe is feeling right now, I think that's the best way for them. After all, they have to be willing to see their mainstay player succeed with another team.

[alastantiger]

I also do not deny that PSG can indeed buy any player they want at a price that is not low, but this factor is not the only way that PSG can use to get good players because PSG must also have an agreement with other teams regarding any player and must also see the interest of certain players to want to be at PSG before recruiting them. Mbappe's move to another team from PSG not only weakens the line, but it can also be a trigger for other players who may be a little reluctant to be at PSG when they are young, but it will be a different story if there are players who are more interested in money than their own careers in other competitions.

I don't think it would be wise for PSG to spend too much money trying to replace Mbappe. They should not go for a direct replacement for someone playing in his wing but they should restructure the team in the way that the players will be playing as a team and not be depending on only one player as they were doing when Mbappe was still playing at the club. PSG should sign new players but they shouldn't only go for star players as they use to do because they'll be more costly and there's no guaranteed of them delivering for PSG just as Messi, and Neymar could not win the champions league that they were signed for. Every player at the club both the old players and the new ones that'll get signed needs to start contributing to the team. PSG were winning the league before Mbappe came and they can still win the league after he has left the club hence PSG wouldn't be affected by his departure.

[Palakka]

On the one hand, it's actually quite boring to talk about Mbappe's move to Real Madrid, but on the other hand, it's also very interesting when we fry Paris Saint Germain because they watched their favorite player win his first trophy with Real Madrid. Lol

https://x.com/realmadrid/status/1824000576071299544

Look at the man who was defended tooth and nail by Paris Saint Germain last season, now he's wearing a Real Madrid uniform and has also won a trophy in his debut match with his new team. I don't mean to belittle Paris Saint Germain, but looking at what Real Madrid has, then at Real Madrid Mbappe's chances of winning more prestigious titles are even greater. Paris Saint Germain must share in the joy that Mbappe is feeling right now, I think that's the best way for them. After all, they have to be willing to see their mainstay player succeed with another team.

What Mbappe has achieved now is of course the result of his decision to leave for a team that has a winning mentality in Europe and of course there will be PSG fans who may be hurt by what Mbappe has achieved,  this make a Trophy Uefa Super is the first European trophy that he got during his football career, so we can imagine how happy he is right now and it probably will be the same as Kane if he gets the first trophy in his career, although Mbappe didn't win the Champions League trophy, but now he has won the UEFA Super Trophy and clearly that will be a the story that will be told by him in the future .

So far, PSG has been too dependent on Mbappe so it's not surprising that they miss him so much now and isn't it quite painful to see him go straight to winning trophies with Madrid in first season?
 PSG have tried to defend him desperately but Mbappe desire to leave is much greater, but even so, I think Mbappe decision to leave for Madrid is a little late because if he accepts Madrid offer in the 2022 season then at least for now he has won several trophies with Madrid.

[Leviathan.007]

I also do not deny that PSG can indeed buy any player they want at a price that is not low, but this factor is not the only way that PSG can use to get good players because PSG must also have an agreement with other teams regarding any player and must also see the interest of certain players to want to be at PSG before recruiting them. Mbappe's move to another team from PSG not only weakens the line, but it can also be a trigger for other players who may be a little reluctant to be at PSG when they are young, but it will be a different story if there are players who are more interested in money than their own careers in other competitions.

I don't think it would be wise for PSG to spend too much money trying to replace Mbappe. They should not go for a direct replacement for someone playing in his wing but they should restructure the team in the way that the players will be playing as a team and not be depending on only one player as they were doing when Mbappe was still playing at the club. PSG should sign new players but they shouldn't only go for star players as they use to do because they'll be more costly and there's no guaranteed of them delivering for PSG just as Messi, and Neymar could not win the champions league that they were signed for. Every player at the club both the old players and the new ones that'll get signed needs to start contributing to the team. PSG were winning the league before Mbappe came and they can still win the league after he has left the club hence PSG wouldn't be affected by his departure.

Regarding Mbappe and his replacement, they can't find the player at this level anymore. Even if they find a player they won't be able to make the other teams to put that player for sale and let that player join PSG.
I remember when Mbappe left PSG Enrique said something about Mbappe and his replacement. Mbappe is not a player to find alternative players for him and Enrique said they will try to fill the palace of Mbappe in PSG by teamwork.

[Velvet78]

The new season is starting tomorrow. The opening game is Le Havre - PSG. What do you think about the potential result? Would PSG make a start with a win in his first season without Mbappe? 

PSG still couldn't bring a replacement for Mbappe. They don't seem like they are in a hurry either. They aren't even rushing for new transfers. The only transfer attracted my attention is Joao Neves.

Willian Pacho and Matyev Safonov are players about whom I don't know anything.    All of these players are young. I see PSG's point but I think they should bring some star players too for bigger successes.

[hahay]

The new season is starting tomorrow. The opening game is Le Havre - PSG. What do you think about the potential result? Would PSG make a start with a win in his first season without Mbappe? 

PSG still couldn't bring a replacement for Mbappe. They don't seem like they are in a hurry either. They aren't even rushing for new transfers. The only transfer attracted my attention is Joao Neves.

Willian Pacho and Matyev Safonov are players about whom I don't know anything.    All of these players are young. I see PSG's point but I think they should bring some star players too for bigger successes.

Basically PSG remains the favorite team to win despite playing away, because in the last season also that Le Havre is a team that struggles in the lower zone of the standings. But even so, it looks like Le Havre may also have enough ability to be able to surprise too. Because after all, last season also that Le Havre managed to hold PSG to a draw with a score of 3-3 at their second meeting last season, but for their first meeting last season PSG won with a score of 2-0.

But indeed, it will certainly be interesting to look forward to what it will be like or how PSG will perform next season that Mbappe has really left. Unlike last season, although Mbappe was also not in the team at the beginning of the season and was quite often benched. But because last season Mbappe was still in the PSG squad, then when PSG got a deadlock of course there was still Mbappe who was ready to score goals. But for next season, I personally still won't be able to predict it, but about the first match against Le Havre, I will still choose PSG to win.

[Tony116]

The new season is starting tomorrow. The opening game is Le Havre - PSG. What do you think about the potential result? Would PSG make a start with a win in his first season without Mbappe? 

PSG still couldn't bring a replacement for Mbappe. They don't seem like they are in a hurry either. They aren't even rushing for new transfers. The only transfer attracted my attention is Joao Neves.

Willian Pacho and Matyev Safonov are players about whom I don't know anything.    All of these players are young. I see PSG's point but I think they should bring some star players too for bigger successes.

After Mbappe left PSG I thought Luis Enrique would surely find a worthy replacement for Mbappe. Luis Enrique is a very experienced coach, as well as PSG has a lot of money. PSG management has never skimped on spending money. But PSG are likely to start the season without a suitable replacement for Mbappe.

Last season we saw PSG's overall performance without Mbappe stagnate as Luis Enrique experimented with the squad. But PSG team cannot perform well without Mbappe. We still don't know how PSG will perform next season. But PSG squad has talented players like Ramos, Dembele, Asensio and Kolo Muani. Even if they don't do well in the Champions League, I think PSG will dominate Ligue 1.

[Josefjix]

Regarding Mbappe and his replacement, they can't find the player at this level anymore. Even if they find a player they won't be able to make the other teams to put that player for sale and let that player join PSG.
I remember when Mbappe left PSG Enrique said something about Mbappe and his replacement. Mbappe is not a player to find alternative players for him and Enrique said they will try to fill the palace of Mbappe in PSG by teamwork.

PSG will fumbled if they failed to filled up the vacant space left open by the outgoing player. Kylian Mbappe is crucially important for Paris Saint-Germain and selling him to Real Madrid was simply an unwise decision but its not the fault of Les Parisiens because the Frenchman was keen on a move after rejecting new contract extension with PSG. The club's president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi did everything within his power to convince Mbappe but it seems his mind was already made up and triggered the bold move to join Real Madrid. He's a very promising player and the better replacement of Ronaldo and Messi in the current day European football.

[LUCKMCFLY]

The new season is starting tomorrow. The opening game is Le Havre - PSG. What do you think about the potential result? Would PSG make a start with a win in his first season without Mbappe? 

PSG still couldn't bring a replacement for Mbappe. They don't seem like they are in a hurry either. They aren't even rushing for new transfers. The only transfer attracted my attention is Joao Neves.

Willian Pacho and Matyev Safonov are players about whom I don't know anything.    All of these players are young. I see PSG's point but I think they should bring some star players too for bigger successes.

After Mbappe left PSG I thought Luis Enrique would surely find a worthy replacement for Mbappe. Luis Enrique is a very experienced coach, as well as PSG has a lot of money. PSG management has never skimped on spending money. But PSG are likely to start the season without a suitable replacement for Mbappe.

Last season we saw PSG's overall performance without Mbappe stagnate as Luis Enrique experimented with the squad. But PSG team cannot perform well without Mbappe. We still don't know how PSG will perform next season. But PSG squad has talented players like Ramos, Dembele, Asensio and Kolo Muani. Even if they don't do well in the Champions League, I think PSG will dominate Ligue 1.

What happens is that finding someone like Mbappé is Extremely difficult, because Mbappé is a player with very peculiar characteristics, he is a player who at any Moment defines any match, he does any type of things to win, just as he did to win, so this is the player who can be decisive, until now the relationship with the other Madrid players has been Good , they have not had problems, because we have all thought that Mbappé can cause problems because of his ego, but with respect to PSG he has to change everything, his strategy and Everything.

[Weawant]

On the one hand, it's actually quite boring to talk about Mbappe's move to Real Madrid, but on the other hand, it's also very interesting when we fry Paris Saint Germain because they watched their favorite player win his first trophy with Real Madrid. Lol

https://x.com/realmadrid/status/1824000576071299544

Look at the man who was defended tooth and nail by Paris Saint Germain last season, now he's wearing a Real Madrid uniform and has also won a trophy in his debut match with his new team. I don't mean to belittle Paris Saint Germain, but looking at what Real Madrid has, then at Real Madrid Mbappe's chances of winning more prestigious titles are even greater. Paris Saint Germain must share in the joy that Mbappe is feeling right now, I think that's the best way for them. After all, they have to be willing to see their mainstay player succeed with another team.

If we all must admit, Madrid is always a better ground for stars like mbappe to shine than he would at PSG, Madrid appears too sophisticated that rhw chances of winning becomes even much bigger and better at Madrid than it would at PSG, rhw big difference is in rhw fact that at Madrid, he's got a host of support to Foster his growth than he did had at PSG so that alone increased the success rate and so optimistically this is one of the many prestigious trophies he's going to be winning at Madrid.

[EL MOHA]

The new season is starting tomorrow. The opening game is Le Havre - PSG. What do you think about the potential result? Would PSG make a start with a win in his first season without Mbappe? 

PSG still couldn't bring a replacement for Mbappe. They don't seem like they are in a hurry either. They aren't even rushing for new transfers. The only transfer attracted my attention is Joao Neves.

Willian Pacho and Matyev Safonov are players about whom I don't know anything.    All of these players are young. I see PSG's point but I think they should bring some star players too for bigger successes.

The game tomorrow is going to be just a regular day to PSG, except football happens if not Le Havre can’t stand against PSG even with all of their Talisman players gone. There is no doubt that Mbappe was a very huge additional factor to the PSG team when he was there, he added different dimension to the team and made other Ligue 1 players fears it more, so his departure really would create a void in this PSG team. But the question is how much of a void will that be, I will say base on the quality of the French league the PSG team is still looking to be an undisputed champion at the end of the season. The PSG attack without Mbappe currently have the likes of Dembele, Goncalco Ramos, Kolo Muani, Lee Kang and the young Barcola. I believe this players if they stick as a team will definitely win the Ligue 1, although my only concern is them against some really tough opponents in the champions league which will be a huge task for them but collectively they would strife up

[TelolettOm]

The very low level of competition in Ligue 1 means that PSG always win trophies almost every season. The situation experienced by PSG in the domestic league makes it difficult for them to compete in the Champions League because they are used to low competition, when they go to a very competitive league, they will be surprised by the abilities of other teams.

Well, in the domestic league, the French League, PSG is indeed the club with the most titles in the French League. At least, this club has won 12 French Leagues, followed by AS-Saint Etienne and de Marseille.


Source: Clubs with the most Ligue 1 titles as of 2024

Rayane Messi? It seems like his parents were inspired by one of the GOATs and none other than Lionel Messi.

It could be.
Currently, Rayane Messi is 17 years old, while Messi is 37 years old. That means Rayane Messi was born when Lionel Messi was 20 years old, right? One of the early years of his amazing time at Barcelona.

[Hyphen(-)]

On the one hand, it's actually quite boring to talk about Mbappe's move to Real Madrid, but on the other hand, it's also very interesting when we fry Paris Saint Germain because they watched their favorite player win his first trophy with Real Madrid. Lol

https://x.com/realmadrid/status/1824000576071299544

Look at the man who was defended tooth and nail by Paris Saint Germain last season, now he's wearing a Real Madrid uniform and has also won a trophy in his debut match with his new team. I don't mean to belittle Paris Saint Germain, but looking at what Real Madrid has, then at Real Madrid Mbappe's chances of winning more prestigious titles are even greater. Paris Saint Germain must share in the joy that Mbappe is feeling right now, I think that's the best way for them. After all, they have to be willing to see their mainstay player succeed with another team.

It’s normal in football, the PSG fans will get used to it very soon because that’s how Monaco fans do when PSG signed Mbappe from them, and they get used to it after a while.
I don’t think PSG fans will not be happy for him because of the records he has already set for the team, they should be happy for him since he has helped the team achieve greatness and he is among the players that make PSG great and famous to several people that only come just to watch him.
I think it’s time for Mbappe to lift the Champions League title since he has already won the UEF super cup.

[imamusma]

On the one hand, it's actually quite boring to talk about Mbappe's move to Real Madrid, but on the other hand, it's also very interesting when we fry Paris Saint Germain because they watched their favorite player win his first trophy with Real Madrid. Lol

https://x.com/realmadrid/status/1824000576071299544

Look at the man who was defended tooth and nail by Paris Saint Germain last season, now he's wearing a Real Madrid uniform and has also won a trophy in his debut match with his new team. I don't mean to belittle Paris Saint Germain, but looking at what Real Madrid has, then at Real Madrid Mbappe's chances of winning more prestigious titles are even greater. Paris Saint Germain must share in the joy that Mbappe is feeling right now, I think that's the best way for them. After all, they have to be willing to see their mainstay player succeed with another team.

It’s normal in football, the PSG fans will get used to it very soon because that’s how Monaco fans do when PSG signed Mbappe from them, and they get used to it after a while.
I don’t think PSG fans will not be happy for him because of the records he has already set for the team, they should be happy for him since he has helped the team achieve greatness and he is among the players that make PSG great and famous to several people that only come just to watch him.
I think it’s time for Mbappe to lift the Champions League title since he has already won the UEF super cup.

PSG fans will hate, but Mbappe fans will rejoice, I agree that is common in football. PSG must forget the past and look to the future with optimism, forget about Mbappe and respect what he has given to the club, that is the better way. Luis Enrique must now build the club with a new strategy, which can encourage each of his players to score many goals, so that their productivity does not decrease especially in Ligue 1. I think with a number of talented players in the team, Luis Enrique can find the right strategy for that purpose.

With the financial strength they have, PSG can still maintain their chances of winning the Champions League trophy, they can easily recruit other star players if they still use a old transfer style the notoriously wasteful. But it seems that PSG management has changed their transfer policy, where they seem to have not recruited other big names after Mbappe left for Real Madrid. In addition, PSG should make Mbappe departure an experience, in the future they must take better protect of their star players, so that don't leave for free without getting a penny.

[Lidger]

If their target is limited to the France league then there is no need to sign any new players because with the team they currently have they will definitely write France and win the championship. But if they plan on Champions League tournament outside of this tournament then they must recruit good quality players. Earlier they wasted a lot of money now if they spend some money then that money will not go astray because the manager they have now will not hire any wrong player to their club. If the management gives Luis Enrique financial freedom then the current manager can make this team much stronger. But if there is a limitation in spending money then it will be very difficult for Luis Enrique to take this team to a good level.

I agree because looking at what is in the current PSG squad with their strength in terms of financial and individual players actually for Ligue 1 they are still quite luxurious and will still be difficult to compete with even though there is no Mbappe for next season but some players still have skills above average so for Ligue 1 actually it is very enough.
But of course the hope is not limited to that, PSG is currently one of the clubs that is still considered big, especially with its financial strength so they definitely still want more in terms of recognition and the Champions League is one way for them to be recognized.
With their strength now although it is still very good but I am quite sure it will not be enough because apart from players and coaches, there is experience which is another factor if you really want them to be in better condition. By looking at that, of course there must be several players who must enter in the transfer season this time which unfortunately they still haven't done.

PSG have suffered significant financial losses due to various contracts yet have not heard from their club or anywhere else that they are in bad times financially. PSG still have a lot of money in their fund and with this money they can still buy the best stars in the world but the big question is why they are not buying any players this season. It is likely that Luis Enrique will continue to try to bring the player of his choice to their club, but the French league is now at a point where no quality player is interested in leaving. But if the player is paid a higher annual salary and if he is given facilities then maybe a star player of good quality can come to PSG. Maybe we will know about a new player signing at PSG very soon because the transfer window is not closed yet. As the club has already lost a lot of money, the hope is that the club will sign a good player, albeit late.

[Smack That Ace]

I also do not deny that PSG can indeed buy any player they want at a price that is not low, but this factor is not the only way that PSG can use to get good players because PSG must also have an agreement with other teams regarding any player and must also see the interest of certain players to want to be at PSG before recruiting them. Mbappe's move to another team from PSG not only weakens the line, but it can also be a trigger for other players who may be a little reluctant to be at PSG when they are young, but it will be a different story if there are players who are more interested in money than their own careers in other competitions.

I think PSG can still be seen as a jumping-off point. Of course, they can achieve more statistics in the French league because it is a league that seems easier than other leagues. PSG is also the strongest team in this league. I think PSG would be the best first stop for a young Frenchman. Mbappe was one of those players who thought like that and now he went to Real Madrid as one of the best in the world. I think it is still a good choice to be at PSG.

To be honest I don’t think they can just go and buy whoever they want now at this point. They spent some big amount of money to keep Mbappe on their team and the result has been quite disappointing for them. I won’t be surprised if the owners are not interested in spending any more big amounts of money on the team.
 
I also don’t think they will be able to win the Ligue 1 that easily this season. They will have a tough time getting out of the Group stage of the Champions League as well since Mbappe has left. Mbappe was carrying the whole squad if you ask me. PSG has failed with Messi-Neymar and Mbappe trio. And now that Mbappe has left, they are at their all-time low since 2010 I guess.

Regards

Duke

[Sexylizzy2813]

This would be the first game of the season for PSG to go in a game without their number 1 player Mbappe, who left the side to join the Spanish giant Madrid, as they (PSG) visit The Stade Océane in the opener of the season. How is the squad going to look like without Mbappe? Everybody has to move on and PSG can now give a chance for some of those young talents they have on the bench to come show how good they are and I think Ramos can do better in tonight's game, that's if they give him the opportunity to step up in this encounter against Le Havre. I don't expect the visitors to give more than 4 goals and also they can't keep a clean sheet against the host, let's say a 1-3 win for PSG but I think if they don't get another striker they might struggle this season.