No one was expecting the French football to be one of the most talked-about top flight leagues in Europe this season. Top players used to leave France for other superior leagues like Premier League, La Liga and Serie A in the past. However,
the scenario has changed altogether this year.
Ligue 1 has become a major footballing power-house in Europe following the arrival of several top brass players in France.
Paris Saint-German, thanks to Qatari owners, have spent heavily in the transfer marker ahead of the new season, acquiring the services of Marco Verratti, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-c38029.
Along with Les Parisiens, several other clubs have also invested considerably in the Mercato. 2011/2011 champions of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786.
In addition to the new arrivals, players like Javier Pastore, Yann M’Vila, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Hugo-Lloris-c16408, are already playing in the Ligue 1. There are several players in Ligue 1 who could surprise many in the up-coming season and are expected
to guide their teams forward and will be vital for their sides in the up-coming season.
Bettor.com now takes a look at two players in the French football, who can take Ligue 1 by storm next season.
Javier Pastore – PSG
Age: 23
Position: Attacking Midfielder
Nationality: Argentinean
2011-12 SEASON STATS
Appearances: 33
Goals: 13
Many eyebrows were raised when Paris Saint-Germain paid 40 million Euros to secure the signature of the highly-rated Argentine international from Palermo before the start of the last season. His arrival was a wake-up call
to the rest of the teams in the Ligue 1 and to Europe in general. With his signing, Paris Saint-Germain announced that they mean business and they are here for the long haul.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Javier-Pastore-c18082 was an instant hit at Parc des Princess, scoring 13 Ligue 1 goals in his debut campaign in France. However, many believe that the Argentinean has yet to fulfil his true potential and he can do much more.
Despite his immense talent, the 23-year-old has failed to break into the national side. However, the midfielder has time on his side. At just 23 years of age, he can become one of the best players in the world, especially playing with
PSG, who have emerged as genuine Champions League contenders.
Pastore is expected to play a big part in his team’s quest for the Ligue 1 title and Champions League glory and his coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has tipped him to deliver big time in the up-coming season.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Thiago-Silva-c34903 – PSG
Age: 27
Position: Centre-back
Nationality: Brazilian
2011-12 SEASON STATS
Appearances: 26
Goals: 2
Considered as one of the best centre-backs in the world at the moment, the Brazil international became the second most expensive defender in the history of football after Paris Saint-Germain paid 42 million Euros to AC Milan for his signature.
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Brazil-c2858 captain has arrived in Paris with a massive price-tag and expectation from him will be sky-high in the up-coming season. However, the player has performed at the top level for several years and is expected to settle in easily
in Paris.
Thiago Silva is a brilliant tackler and is really good in the air. However, it is his quality of reading the game beautifully that makes him such a good defender.
His arrival at Parc des Princes will add much needed experience and strength to Carlo Ancelotti’s side that they lacked dearly last season.
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