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Why PSG are Vying for their First Champions League Title under Luis Enrique
It has been four years since Paris Saint-Germain completed one of the most blockbuster transfer windows in football history. Gianluigi Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi, Georginio Wijnaldum, Nuno Mendes, Sergio Ramos arrived to reinforce Les Parisiens’ team following a season that saw them lose the Ligue 1 title to Lille. However, the biggest arrival came in the…
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Evann Guessand: Striker? Winger? Or a Hybrid Forward?
Name: Evann Guessand Club: OGC Nice Nationality: Ivory Coast Position(s): RIF, LIF, ST Preferred Foot: Right Height: 6’1”/185cm Age: 23 Guessand’s Career So Far OGC Nice might not have the same global reputation for youth development as clubs like Lyon or Monaco, but they’ve certainly played a key role in producing, or at…
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Rayan Cherki: A Rising Star Nearing a Defining Summer Move
At 21 years old Rayan Cherki stands at a pivotal juncture in his burgeoning football career. The Lyon sensation has long been heralded as one of Europe’s most promising talents, and with the summer transfer window approaching, speculation is rife about a potential move to a top club. However, despite his undeniable brilliance on…
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PSG v Marseille Bet Builder Stats & Predictions
PSG v Marseille Kick Off: Sunday 16th March Competition: Ligue 1 Watch Live: Amazon Prime For more expert football betting predictions for this weekend’s European football, as well as free-to-use betting tools, head over to my website, Andy’s Bet Club. PSG currently have a 16 point lead at the top of Ligue 1…
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A Deep Dive into Liam Rosenior and his Strasbourg side
Liam Rosenior made 141 Premier League appearances in his career spanning across 4 clubs; Fulham, Reading, Hull City and Brighton, along with appearances across the EFL with Bristol City, Ipswich Town and Torquay United. He retired from professional football in 2018 and in July of 2019 was appointed as a first team coach at Derby…
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Dilane Bakwa: Strasbourg’s Precocious Young Winger Destined for Stardom
Player Background: Early Career and Development In a Ligue 1 landscape that often shines its light on tricky and exciting wingers like Désiré Doué, Bradley Barcola, and Ousmane Dembélé, Dilane Bakwa is steadily carving out a name for himself at Strasbourg. Known for his flair and direct attacking style, Bakwa is becoming a well-recognised…
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Pierre-Emile Højbjerg: Le Gladiateur de Marseille
To win in football, the midfield battle is key. This contest can be won in many ways, using diverse player profiles. Yet, most managers will tell you that balance is the one thing they crave from their midfielders. Whether it’s a two-man or three-man setup, the players in the engine room must complement each…
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Rayan Cherki: The Lyon Wonderkid Destined for Stardom
All of the telestrations in this article were made with the usage of Once Video Analyzer Elite. Download Once Sport here and use our discount code BTL10 to get an extra 10% discount off your purchase! Rayan Cherki has been playing senior level football for so long, it’s easy to forget he is still only…
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Analysing Mika Biereth: The Next Striker off the Sturm Graz Conveyor Belt… and onto the Monaco One
When assessing some of the most valuable transfers for under-23 players over recent years, there are certain trends that emerge – certain signs of a promising player. Perhaps it’s a player who’s come through a top-level academy, making a move to a slightly lesser quality, lower profile league where they can hone their craft without…
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Malick Fofana: Lyon’s Belgian Wonderkid Primed for a Big Move
France is widely regarded as the most consistent producer of young, first-team-ready talents that go on to be world-class. That reputation was earned on the back of one key thing that isn’t often talked about, with respect to its top division, Ligue 1; the fact that they give so many young players a platform to…
