Ligue 1 is known for its unexpectancy, and it has been no different this season either. Few slumped while others rose to glory. From the the return of Stade de Reims to Ligue 1 to the consistency of Aubameyang, here’s a look at all the latest
surprises from Ligue 1.
Stade de Reims
Stade de Reims have earned their second straight promotion in a period of two years and don’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. The team’s currently positioned at mid-table above teams like Sochaux, Nice & defending champions Montpellier.
Reims, being one of the founding members of Ligue 1 and considered one of the most successful clubs in France, had to suffer an absence of 33 years before regaining their place in the top tier.
Reims heavily depended upon Faure and Kamel Ghilas for the bulk of their goals from last season. But since Faure’s departure, Courtet has been making up for his absence. The Frenchman has already scored 4 goals in 9 games so far. Not to forget the fresh
arrival of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nicolas-Fauvergue-c27812.
Toulouse
Call it their bad luck or lack of consistency, the truth is that Alain Casanova's side hasn’t been able to win any silverware except for the two Ligue 2 titles that they won. Based in the fourth largest city of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899, the fans are ever more hungry for some
glory.
The final furlong of the campaign would be interesting for Les Pitchouns, who need to maintain their consistency throughout the season. The end of last season was a disaster for TFC. Out of the total 13 losses they incurred throughout the season, 5 were
from their last 9 games. And that’s something that needs changing.
Among the players, Wissam Ben Yedder is their surprise weapon this season. The young Tunisian has scored a total of 7 goals in 11 games and is trailing http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-c38029 of Paris Saint-Germain & AS Saint-Etienne striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as top
goal scorers of Ligue 1.
AS Saint-Etienne
The problem with Les Verts remains the same; absence of European football for a pretty long while now. And this is something that’s craved by its fans. Saint-Etienne seem to have all the right tools in both defence and attack, and they seem to be potential
candidates for a place in Europe for next season.
Christophe Galtier may have finally found the right formula to guide the club back in the European competitions. Despite the tough start that Galtier experienced with the club, he’s set to put those memories away for good, guided by the continous improvement
in the team over the seasons.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been as sensational this season as he was in the previous one. He has already scored a total of 8 goals in 12 games. Moreover, the Aubameyang-Brandao partnership is really paying off for ASSE, as both the strikers seem to be
on good form. Brandao who is way past his Marseille nightmare, seems to be enjoying his time at the Cauldron and is performing well with his new club.
Valenciennes
Few people expected Valenciennes to go all guns blazing and compete for a European spot this season. Especially since they have been considered more of a mid-table side during the last few seasons. But against all odds, they seek to turn the tables, and
so far, have been pretty successful at doing so.
Surprisingly, Les Atheniens have the best attacking attack in the league with a total of 26 goals in 12 games. They have been rampant at attack and don’t seem to be slowing down at all. The Kadir-Danic duo seems every defender’s nightmare. With Le Tallec
upfront, the current combination is just deadly.
USVA mean serious business and they have shown that while thrashing Lorient 6-1 and ending Marseille’s unbeaten run. Stade http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Du-c11689 Hainaut has truly emerged as a fortress, where they remain unbeaten so far this season.
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