Category: Ligue 1

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Ligue 1 2021/22: Why ‘on fire’ Strasbourg are Ligue 1’s second-highest scoring side – scout report

Strasbourg have enjoyed a positive season so far in Ligue 1 under Julien Stéphan, who replaced Thierry Laurey as the club’s manager…

December 10, 2021

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Ligue 1 2021/22: How ‘struggling’ Lille ended high-flying Rennes’ 13-game unbeaten run – tactical analysis

Ligue 1’s defending champions, Lille, haven’t been enjoying a stellar title defence campaign this term. Les Dogues ended last season on 83…

December 3, 2021

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Martin Terrier 2021/22: Top three reasons why ‘versatile’ 24 y/o is Genesio’s key cog at Rennes

Since making his first steps into first-team football at Lille back in 2016, aged just 19 years old, Martin Terrier’s career has…

November 26, 2021

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How Lille’s first half performance showcased development under Gourvennec vs Monaco – tactical analysis

Over the last decade, Monaco have gone through severe ordeals, as they landed their big-money takeover in 2011 which saw James Rodriguez,…

November 22, 2021

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How Messi and co’s lack of energy creates a ‘pressing’ problem in PSG vs Lille – tactical analysis

The Friday night lights shone brightly in Paris as the Ligue 1 champions took centre stage. Most would assume this is referencing…

November 1, 2021

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Why Benoit Badiashile excites Europe’s elite and how he must evolve to validate Monaco’s valuation – scout report

Benoît Badiashile (194cm/6’4”, 75kg/165lbs) has been watched closely by those privy to what Ligue 1, European football’s self-proclaimed “league of talents”, has…

October 22, 2021

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Ligue 1 2021/22: The essential attacking role of Lens’ wing-backs allowing new star Frankowski to flourish – tactical analysis

Last season, Lens returned to Ligue 1 after a five-season absence and manager Franck Haise helped them to achieve their best top-flight…

October 15, 2021

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Mohamed-Ali Cho scout report: The next teenage star to emerge from Ligue 1?

Mohamed-Ali Cho is a 17-year-old attacker currently playing for Angers. He made his debut last August, at the age of 16, getting…

October 12, 2021

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Ligue 1 2021/22: Puel must purge perilous progression problems to end ASSE agony – tactical analysis

Saint-Étienne’s 2021/22 season hasn’t gotten off to a very positive start. Les Verts have only managed to earn four points from their…

October 8, 2021

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Ligue 1 2021/22: Three tactical tweaks that spotlight Marseille’s evolution under Jorge Sampaoli – tactical analysis

The well-travelled Jorge Sampaoli took charge of Olympique de Marseille back in March with a clear goal in mind, declaring that he…

October 1, 2021

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Ligue 1 2021/22: Triumph in transition – how long-time Lyon assistant Baticle fashioned his former side’s defeat to Angers – tactical analysis

This past weekend, Gérald Baticle claimed the biggest scalp yet of his young tenure in charge of Angers as he guided Le…

September 3, 2021

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Ligue 1 2021/22: Why Monaco have struggled so far – tactical analysis

Under former Bayern and Frankfurt head coach, Niko Kovač, Monaco had a good 2020/21 season by making it into third place and…

September 3, 2021

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Issa Kabore: How Man City’s promising prospect can star on loan at ‘long admired’ Troyes – scout report

Following his €4.5m move to the eventual 2020/21 EPL champions Manchester City from KV Mechelen in July 2020, Issa Kabore (180cm/5’11”, 70kg/154lbs)…

July 8, 2021

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Alan Virginius: Why the 18-year-old is being closely monitored by Bundesliga clubs – scout report

Alan Virginius’ debut season for FC Sochaux in Ligue 2 showed us flashes of his potential since he played a small number of…

June 12, 2021

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The best in France: three strengths of Christophe Galtier’s Lille – tactical analysis

Since the Qatar group purchased Paris Saint-Germain in 2011, only Montpellier and Monaco were able to take the Ligue 1 crown off…

May 28, 2021

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‘Fundamentals, desire, rhythm’ – Bielsa disciple Sampaoli’s stimulating start at Marseille – tactical analysis

Jorge Sampaoli is almost two months into his reign as manager of Olympique de Marseille and thus far, the 61-year-old Argentinian has…

May 4, 2021

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How Galtier’s master plan produced pivotal ‘turning points’ for ‘heroic’ Yilmaz-led Lille v Lyon – tactical analysis

Despite going 2-0 down in the first half, Lille OSC came away from Sunday’s crucial Ligue 1 clash versus fellow title hopefuls…

April 27, 2021

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The blueprints for ‘motivated’ Lyon and ‘focused’ leaders Lille to steal Sunday’s decisive duel – tactical analysis

Even Spain’s La Liga, where Sevilla, Barcelona and Real Madrid are all within touching distance of league-leaders Atlético Madrid, doesn’t have as…

April 24, 2021

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Pelissier’s project in progress: Four top tactical tweaks leading Lorient’s survival surge

Lorient were promoted to Ligue 1 for the 2020/21 campaign as the 2019/20 Ligue 2 champions and life hasn’t entirely been comfortable…

April 7, 2021

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Lille’s Low Block: How Les Dogues’ defensive structure exposed PSG’s ill-disciplined positional play

The 31st game week of the 2020-21 Ligue 1 season saw a top of the table clash between PSG and Lille who…

April 5, 2021