The Ligue 1 has become one of the most talked-about top flights in Europe this season, following the arrival of several world class players in France.
This transfer window has seen players like http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 ahead of the new season and they are expected to take Ligue 1 by storm this season.
French football now boosts a number of top brass players, who can easily walk in some of the best clubs in Europe. And the time when Ligue 1 was known as a breeder league, has long gone.
With three French teams participating in this year’s Champions League, France will have a good representation in Europe this season. Montpellier, Lille and Paris Saint-Germain, all have the ability to progress to the quarter-final stages of the Champions
League. And many are tipping PSG in particular, to cause a major upset in Europe this season.
There are several players in French football, who are expected to shine for their respective sides in the 2012/2013 Ligue 1 season.
Bettor.com now takes a look at two players in the Ligue 1, who are expected to deliver big this season.
Mamadou Sakho – Paris Saint-Germain
Age: 22
Position: Defender
Nationality: French
2011-12 SEASON STATS
Appearances: 22
Goals: 1
The France international was arguably the finest defender in the Ligue 1 last season and a number of impressive performances for the capital club, earned him countrywide praise.
However, the youngster is now fighting for a first-team spot following the arrival of new players at Parc des Princes.
The cash-laden club has acquired the services of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mamadou-Sakho-c23293 might find himself well
behind the pecking order at PSG.
Great in air, and solid at the back, Sakho has everything to become a top defender in coming years. The Frenchman was influential for Les Parisiens last season until a serious injury cost him his place in the starting line up. And as things stand, the player
is very much out of favour with the Parisiens.
However, the 22-year-old is still a great defender with great potential and if provided with an opportunity this season, will prove to be a great asset for Carlo Ancelotti’s side.
Loic Remy -
Age: 25
Position: Striker
Nationality: French
2011-12 SEASON STATS
Appearances: 29
Goals: 12
The striker was one of the best players for Les Phoceens last season scoring goals for pleasure. The 25-year-old has been a regular at the international stage and has made 17 appearances for Les Bleus in his career so far.
The Frenchman arrived at Stade Velodrome two seasons ago, and was expected to deliver big for OM. Les Phoceens paid 15 million Euros to Nice to attain his services in 2010 and so far he has made 83 appearances for the Ligue 1 outfit in all competitions scoring
37 goals in process.
However, the former Lyon player has so far failed to live up to the expectations so far.
The 25-year-old has missed a large part of his Marseille career through niggling injuries. But the player is back to full fitness now and at 25, his best is still to come.
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