Re: French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)
Auxerre, Angers and St Etienne are newcomers in the Ligue 1 this season. None of them is stranger to this league of course. It is nice to see St Etienne back especially after some years. 
Do you think all of these teams would relegate right after? Seeing the way Auxerre played last season, I expect bigger things from them.
Like playing for top 10. There are many teams coming from the second league and doing pretty nice things in their first season already. Auxerre have had great scoring potential. I think they are good enough to upset a good amount of teams in the Ligue 1.
These squads qualified for Ligue 1. Give 'em credit for that. Auxerre, Metz, Le Havre – they've got heart, but Ligue 1 is the big leagues. The talent gap is wider. The intensity of the pressure is higher. Although last season they showed promise, that was Ligue 2. Metz and Le Havre must prove themselves all over once more. Do you think all of these teams would relegate right after? Seeing the way Auxerre played last season, I expect bigger things from them.Like playing for top 10. There are many teams coming from the second league and doing pretty nice things in their first season already. Auxerre have had great scoring potential. I think they are good enough to upset a good amount of teams in the Ligue 1.
PSG's money doesnt exist in these teams. They cannot simply buy their path to the top. They gotta be smarter. Better coaching. Better tactics. Perhaps discover a diamond in the raw form among players. Its a tough road ahead. They gotta adapt, and they gotta adapt fast. Should they not, well, you know what happens - its back to Ligue 2.