Ever since Qatari investment group took control of Paris Saint-Germain, it was expected that the Ligue 1 outfit will turn into a top club. However, few would have predicted this rapid rise in the club’s fortunes. From mid-table strugglers in the French league,
Les Parisiens have become genuine Champions League contenders.
The cash-laden club brought in the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Javier-Pastore-c18082 from Italian side, Palermo.
In addition to that, the ambitious club appointed former AC Milan manager, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Leonardo-c22056, as the sporting director of the club. And they answered the critics, who were targeting the club for not having a world class coach at the helm, by appointing former Chelsea
manager, Carlo Ancelotti as their head coach.
However, Les Parisiens failed to clinch the Ligue 1 crown as they were beaten to the title by Montpellier last season.
In order to avoid that, and to make the club a force to reckon in France and in Europe, the Ile giants have once again spent heavily in the transfer marker this summer. After securing the signature of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ezequiel-Lavezzi-c13073, the Ligue 1 big-spenders raided Italian
giants AC Milan, and secured the services of two of the best players in the world, in form of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-c38029.
With so many quality players at their disposal, Paris Saint-Germain are tipped as clear favorites for the Ligue 1 title next season.
However, despite their distinct advantage in finances and the quality of players over other teams in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899, there are few teams who can challenge PSG’s hegemony in the Ligue 1 next season.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lille-OSC-c39800 are more than capable of challenging Paris Saint-Germain for the Ligue 1 glory next season.
Rudi Garcia’s side was less than convincing last season as they failed to replicate their form from the previous season that saw them win the Championelle for the first time in over 50 years. Belgium international http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Eden-Hazard-c11863 emerged as one of the brightest
talents in Europe and was named player of the year in Ligue 1, following number of impressive performances for Les Dogues in their title winning 2010/2011 campaign.
Hazard was once again influential in his side’s success lasts season scoring 22 goals in all competitions. The 21-year old also provided 16 assists for his team-mates in 48 appearances for the French club, helping them to a third-place finish in the Ligue
1.
However, Lille cannot call upon the services of the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786. To replace Hazard, LOSC have brought in more than adequate players who are tipped to offset the loss of the
impressive Belgian.
The Ligue 1 outfit has attained the services of former Chelsea player Salomon Kalou, and France international Marvin Martin. Both players are a worthy addition to Rudi Garcia’s side and are tipped to be an instant hit with Lille.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Salomon-Kalou-c32266 has years of experience of playing at the highest level. The Côte d'Ivoire international will be a vital part of Lille’s squad next season as
they look to put pressure on Paris Saint-Germain.
Apart from Martin and Kalou, Lille have same group of players, who enjoyed notable success over the last few seasons, and Les Dogues are expected to give hard time to the cash-laden club from Paris next season.
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