French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[qurbanshah02]

A new season and a new domination by PSG awaits in the Ligue 1!    Of course I know that there wasn't that kind of a domination by them this season. They finished only 6 points ahead of Lens and collected only 76 points...

But even in this situation, they just don't lose the title to anyone. This is like the biggest opportunity other teams can get against them. Now I don't think next season will be the same. I think PSG will finish with much higher number of points.

PSG dominance will be difficult to stop, but I hope the last season repeats itself, meaning Lens shows its persistence to compete with PSG again, although of course the final result has seen PSG lift the trophy, but at least there is an interesting spectacle if the competition in the standings is repeated.

PSG will once again dominate all teams and will continue to succeed with their strength and hard work, and they will have to be serious about the performance of the teams and their own hard work, as you said. If Lens keeps their performance above PSG and plays harder than them, they can control PSG this time and bring them down, but there will be some difficulties that Lens or the team that beats PSG to the title will have to overcome. If PSG does not get defeated this time and does not lose the title, then I think all the teams competing with them will fail. This will be an interest for everyone, but I think that will not happen because the team is mostly not improving itself and if this happens, the team's performance will be comparable to PSG and can even be quite interesting.

[M47AK16]

They now have this synergy among them that can be seen as a good chemistry,  this if maintained long enough,  it will help their form improve drastically and they will be able to surprise us even more with the rate at which they grow and are able  to compete at certain levels,  my expectations for them is to see that progression in growth at an exponential rate next season,  not basically aiming at titles but improving their strength such that their attempt at a title will be a solid shot.

Certainly, synergy and understanding never come by chance, this is what happens when a team is built very well, and grows together, my expectation is that they grow even more and this is something that i think will come true, they are too strong to lose everything they have done so far.

This is why, when Mbappe left, and owner of PSG told Louis Enrique that they have money to get any superstar in the world, the most expensive transfer ever could be made, Louis Enrique said, we are going to be better now than before.

Of course everyone at that time would think he is crazy and stupid for not making a transfer that would be more than 220 million euro, because that was the check given to him, instead, he bought players that are not that good, not that expensive, but improved multiple positions and they really got better.

[DanWalker]

PSG will once again dominate all teams and will continue to succeed with their strength and hard work, and they will have to be serious about the performance of the teams and their own hard work, as you said. If Lens keeps their performance above PSG and plays harder than them, they can control PSG this time and bring them down, but there will be some difficulties that Lens or the team that beats PSG to the title will have to overcome. If PSG does not get defeated this time and does not lose the title, then I think all the teams competing with them will fail. This will be an interest for everyone, but I think that will not happen because the team is mostly not improving itself and if this happens, the team's performance will be comparable to PSG and can even be quite interesting.

PSG is very strong. And if they focus completely on Ligue 1, then no team in ligue 1 will be able to win the title. But PSG will fight for both Ligue 1 and champions league titles. So it is normal that their performance will be a little irregular in their busy schedule. Their performance in Ligue 1 was a little irregular this season too. If lens had been able to maintain consistency till the end  of the season, it would not have been possible for them to win the ligue 1 title. But ligue 1 teams are relatively weak and are not able to maintain consistency  till the end of the season. As a result, we see PSG as the champion every  season.

[$weetne$$]

Surely Arteta do it wrong with much more defensive tactic as his team was accustomed. At the same time when they make the first goal they must had the second goal for say goodbye to Paris saint Germain, I don't know why he was convicted that with one goal he can win this type of match very difficult agaist the french team. The penalties shot are a lottery, and in a lottery can win any team despite if they are the strongest or not.

We cannot completely call it wrong,  as at the time,  it was the tactics that was working so well for him so you would not have him doing something different away from what has been working for him and have him fail while trying out a different tactics away from what he knew works for him, he would have had even greater regret because he will think if he had used his usual tactics,  it would have worked better for him.

[bitgolden]

PSG does not need big transfers, I still think they need some better bench, because they need depth to play this many games every year, players got serious injured last year and that is not easy, and most of them are at world cup this year so they will be tired once more.

I would guess that getting some more depth would just be a great benefit so that players can rest a bit. But aside from that, the main squad seems like a very talented bunch of players and shouldn't be considered to change, they can keep the main guys the same.

[Inwestour]

PSG does not need big transfers, I still think they need some better bench, because they need depth to play this many games every year, players got serious injured last year and that is not easy, and most of them are at world cup this year so they will be tired once more.

I would guess that getting some more depth would just be a great benefit so that players can rest a bit. But aside from that, the main squad seems like a very talented bunch of players and shouldn't be considered to change, they can keep the main guys the same.

PSG's squad looks very strong, and it seems like there is no need to change anything right now because this team has won the Champions League and Liga1 twice in a row. However on the other hand, there have been rumors that Luis Enrique wants to sign Alvarez, even though PSG's attack is already performing very well. I don't know whether he will be able to get Alvarez or not, but if he does, then which forward would he replace, who would lose their place in the starting lineup? I think that's a very big question because all of PSG's forwards are currently in excellent form.

[Supreme Donvic]

PSG does not need big transfers, I still think they need some better bench, because they need depth to play this many games every year, players got serious injured last year and that is not easy, and most of them are at world cup this year so they will be tired once more.

I would guess that getting some more depth would just be a great benefit so that players can rest a bit. But aside from that, the main squad seems like a very talented bunch of players and shouldn't be considered to change, they can keep the main guys the same.

PSG's squad looks very strong, and it seems like there is no need to change anything right now because this team has won the Champions League and Liga1 twice in a row. However on the other hand, there have been rumors that Luis Enrique wants to sign Alvarez, even though PSG's attack is already performing very well. I don't know whether he will be able to get Alvarez or not, but if he does, then which forward would he replace, who would lose their place in the starting lineup? I think that's a very big question because all of PSG's forwards are currently in excellent form.

PSG should not sign any player for next season they already have enough player and this players are very good so there's no need to sign another player except they just want to spend money since they have a lot of money, for me the squad they have right now is good enough to contest for the champions League next season so there's no need signing anyone anymore, talking about their forward there attack is very strong meaning they have very good forward players and I don't see any player that they will sign right now that can bench any of their current players in PSG so there's no need for making any signing now.

[Velvet78]

How is Lyon finances now? Are they still broke? They are going to Champions League pre-qualifiers you know. This is important for them as they can obtain a chance to make lots of money there.

However not in the qualifiers of course... They need to make it to league phase for that. If only they didn't mess up in their last fixture of this season of the Ligue 1... They would have been there directly now.

[Abu-Naim]

Surely Arteta do it wrong with much more defensive tactic as his team was accustomed. At the same time when they make the first goal they must had the second goal for say goodbye to Paris saint Germain, I don't know why he was convicted that with one goal he can win this type of match very difficult agaist the french team. The penalties shot are a lottery, and in a lottery can win any team despite if they are the strongest or not.

He didn’t get it wrong, in fact he did all he can do in that match and the players also have their best; if he had gotten it wrong, PSG would have defeated Arsenal in the game before extra time, but they couldn’t, they also defend their team to prevent Arsenal from attacking hard and they all can testify how hard the game was.

It was unfortunate for Arsenal to lose on penalties, but everyone knows that they tried their best in that game even PSG coach and players praised Arsenal for what they did. When game comes to penalty, it is a game of luck, and if it was Arsenal that were lucky to win on penalties, many of you guys will praised their tactics for not allowing PSG to defeat them.

[KTChampions]

PSG is very strong. And if they focus completely on Ligue 1, then no team in ligue 1 will be able to win the title. But PSG will fight for both Ligue 1 and champions league titles. So it is normal that their performance will be a little irregular in their busy schedule. Their performance in Ligue 1 was a little irregular this season too. If lens had been able to maintain consistency till the end  of the season, it would not have been possible for them to win the ligue 1 title. But ligue 1 teams are relatively weak and are not able to maintain consistency  till the end of the season. As a result, we see PSG as the champion every  season.

If PSG hadn't cheated (postponing Ligue 1 games for the sake of Champions League games, including postponing a game with a direct competitor, Lens lol!), then Lens might have had a chance, but still more theoretical than practical. In fact, PSG's presence in the Champions League doesn't prevent them from winning Ligue 1, as their rivals are also busy in European competition. The fact that they don't reach the later stages doesn't make a difference as PSG have much more depth in their squad and their advantage in Ligue 1 is too great.

[GiftedMAN]

PSG does not need big transfers, I still think they need some better bench, because they need depth to play this many games every year, players got serious injured last year and that is not easy, and most of them are at world cup this year so they will be tired once more.

I would guess that getting some more depth would just be a great benefit so that players can rest a bit. But aside from that, the main squad seems like a very talented bunch of players and shouldn't be considered to change, they can keep the main guys the same.

This is exactly what also think PSG should think of doing, they have used same set of players to win the champions League and league titles and they have used them to defend it but at this point instead of using this same set of players they need some back up which is where the bench comes in. Next season they will be very active in most of the competition they were almost affected by injuries which also made Lens to close gap between them in the league now they can sign some new players to help their squad depth they do njt need to change their players cause they are doing well the way they are.

[Oluwa-btc]

PSG does not need big transfers, I still think they need some better bench, because they need depth to play this many games every year, players got serious injured last year and that is not easy, and most of them are at world cup this year so they will be tired once more.

I would guess that getting some more depth would just be a great benefit so that players can rest a bit. But aside from that, the main squad seems like a very talented bunch of players and shouldn't be considered to change, they can keep the main guys the same.

They will have to replace players who are leaving during this transfer window. Bradley Barcola and Lee Kang the South Korean are amongst players rumoured to be leaving the club. They have to bring in players who can replace them and worthy to be called up anytime when the first team are injured or something.
The transformation of PSG is beautiful , nobody attempts to see them leas now after winning back to back Champions league competition.

[SquallLeonhart]

Mbappe leaving PSG did made them better without a doubt, not because Mbappe was, nor Mbappe is bad at Real Madrid. The problem when you have a star like that is that you try to pass the ball to that player all the time, so all the problem is on their hands, and no matter how good they are, it's never good enough against a team that plays as a team. Now they do not have that, they do not put one single player ahead of anyone, they just play everyone equally as a team and they get better results.

Same goes for Arsenal who was the other finalist, you do not see Saka or anyone else be the star and get the ball every single time they have the ball, they just focus on doing as well as possible. Unless you have Messi on your team, you should look to play as a team and not give the ball to a star player.

[Obim34]

This is exactly what also think PSG should think of doing, they have used same set of players to win the champions League and league titles and they have used them to defend it but at this point instead of using this same set of players they need some back up which is where the bench comes in. Next season they will be very active in most of the competition they were almost affected by injuries which also made Lens to close gap between them in the league now they can sign some new players to help their squad depth they do njt need to change their players cause they are doing well the way they are.

If the players are still in form to compete, it doesn't matter which of the players, old or new players, but i will also suggest improvement in the squad, the bench needs to be tough as the starting line up.

I don't want PSG winning the Champions League, though it will depend on the two teams that meet in the final, for whom i will give my support, but it is unlikely that PSG can defend the title a second time.

[Mayor of ogba]

This is exactly what also think PSG should think of doing, they have used same set of players to win the champions League and league titles and they have used them to defend it but at this point instead of using this same set of players they need some back up which is where the bench comes in. Next season they will be very active in most of the competition they were almost affected by injuries which also made Lens to close gap between them in the league now they can sign some new players to help their squad depth they do njt need to change their players cause they are doing well the way they are.

PSG was able to win the Champions League and the defend the Champions League and become the second team after Real Madrid to win the Champions League back to back because Luis Enrique built a team that can serve them for a very long time so they don't necessarily need some back up. PSG can still perform very well next season if they don't add any new face to their squad and their current squad depth can handle the competitions they will play next season.

[Wake Up]

This is exactly what also think PSG should think of doing, they have used same set of players to win the champions League and league titles and they have used them to defend it but at this point instead of using this same set of players they need some back up which is where the bench comes in. Next season they will be very active in most of the competition they were almost affected by injuries which also made Lens to close gap between them in the league now they can sign some new players to help their squad depth they do njt need to change their players cause they are doing well the way they are.

PSG was able to win the Champions League and the defend the Champions League and become the second team after Real Madrid to win the Champions League back to back because Luis Enrique built a team that can serve them for a very long time so they don't necessarily need some back up. PSG can still perform very well next season if they don't add any new face to their squad and their current squad depth can handle the competitions they will play next season.

Enrique has assembled a fantastic squad. Furthermore, the average age of the team is very young, which allows them to perform better in the tournament. With their young players, they are fast and high-tempo throughout the 90 minutes. They also have very good attacking players. The Spanish coach knows exactly how to utilize them. If they continue like this, they have a strong enough squad to reach the Champions League final again next year. While their rivals are strengthening their squads, I expect them to strengthen theirs as well.

[$weetne$$]

PSG should not sign any player for next season they already have enough player and this players are very good so there's no need to sign another player except they just want to spend money since they have a lot of money, for me the squad they have right now is good enough to contest for the champions League next season so there's no need signing anyone anymore, talking about their forward there attack is very strong meaning they have very good forward players and I don't see any player that they will sign right now that can bench any of their current players in PSG so there's no need for making any signing now.

Signing of players is not always about lack of players or because  the team just  wanted to lavish money,  some of these players are there for contingencies because  they are needed.  There will be times when the main stay players could be injured or not in their best form and they will need to be substituted, then these players come in, so there is need for PSG to get some players so just incase they need it in the near future. Playing all the league games can be hectic sometimes,  these players will need to be rested and rotated sometimes,  so it is needed they get some players as much as they can.

[dezoel]

PSG is very strong. And if they focus completely on Ligue 1, then no team in ligue 1 will be able to win the title. But PSG will fight for both Ligue 1 and champions league titles. So it is normal that their performance will be a little irregular in their busy schedule. Their performance in Ligue 1 was a little irregular this season too. If lens had been able to maintain consistency till the end  of the season, it would not have been possible for them to win the ligue 1 title. But ligue 1 teams are relatively weak and are not able to maintain consistency  till the end of the season. As a result, we see PSG as the champion every  season.

They do not have to "focus" on ligue 1, in fact this season they didn't care at all, they cared for like a month max and they won it with that.

Lens did alright all season long, which was unexpected and the moment Lens looked like they could lead, PSG just upped the pedal a bit and suddenly they were ahead, and then Lens started to lose anyways. So yeah, they can easily focus on just 10 or so last games of the UCL and they are always fine, they do not even care about many of the group games at UCL, and still win.

[GiftedMAN]

This is exactly what also think PSG should think of doing, they have used same set of players to win the champions League and league titles and they have used them to defend it but at this point instead of using this same set of players they need some back up which is where the bench comes in. Next season they will be very active in most of the competition they were almost affected by injuries which also made Lens to close gap between them in the league now they can sign some new players to help their squad depth they do njt need to change their players cause they are doing well the way they are.

PSG was able to win the Champions League and the defend the Champions League and become the second team after Real Madrid to win the Champions League back to back because Luis Enrique built a team that can serve them for a very long time so they don't necessarily need some back up. PSG can still perform very well next season if they don't add any new face to their squad and their current squad depth can handle the competitions they will play next season.

Looking at the Paris Saint Germaine team and the players, I think I agree with you. The key players in the team are still very much energetic and can still go on to retain both the European Cup and the French league next season. That said, we saw how they struggled at the beginning of this season because of the injuries to few of their first team players. After the World Cup, a lot of them will be exhausted and will need time to return to full fitness so I think the best move for them will be to make few signings to improve the depth of the squad.

[cakir1]

PSG was able to win the Champions League and the defend the Champions League and become the second team after Real Madrid to win the Champions League back to back because Luis Enrique built a team that can serve them for a very long time so they don't necessarily need some back up. PSG can still perform very well next season if they don't add any new face to their squad and their current squad depth can handle the competitions they will play next season.

Looking at the Paris Saint Germaine team and the players, I think I agree with you. The key players in the team are still very much energetic and can still go on to retain both the European Cup and the French league next season. That said, we saw how they struggled at the beginning of this season because of the injuries to few of their first team players. After the World Cup, a lot of them will be exhausted and will need time to return to full fitness so I think the best move for them will be to make few signings to improve the depth of the squad.

Soccer is now completely changed because it needs players like robotics, who always have their full energy and consistency. Currently, PSG's squad is one of the best in Europe, but this World Cup and workload are putting enough pressure on players just because of this many exhausted; this can have an impact on their performance as well.

Luis Enrique surely has enough to stay on a good level and bring this UEFA Champions trophy again home, but this could be a big challenge because now a few teams are also ready to have their best and give them enough challenges. Players fitness is always a problem with this World Cup things could be not easy for many clubs to have manageable easily.