Topic: French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1) - page 345. (Read 175075 times)

This is not just talking about one player, but this will be a conversation about the team itself if it wants to be in a better place. I don't doubt Benzema's abilities, but there is still no guarantee that when Benzema joins them it will make them even better. Benzema also needs support from all the players to perform well.
It is true that there was hope when Benzema joined, but I hope not to have too high expectations because if it doesn't live up to expectations it will be a very deep disappointment.
Overall Lyon played badly, they couldn't show anything good this season. If Benzema joins, will it make them even better? an answer that cannot be answered now, because we have to see him play for Lyon first.

Yes, Lyon always dreamed of bringing former star Karim Benzema back to his old home. I know he grew up from Lyon and always looks towards this team, Benzema still has a good relationship with Lyon. The hypothesis of Benzema returning to European football is more complicated because of the income he is enjoying of nearly 2 million euros per week. This deal may happen when Benzema will have to reduce his salary if he returns to the French team. Lyon certainly does not have enough finances to meet the enormous salary that the 36-year-old player receives at Al-Ittihad.

I think PSG is one of the few clubs that can afford to pay Benzema a high salary. The potential striker trio of Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele, and Benzema will attract attention. But these are just my thoughts.

Benzema will really be an assets to Lyon but the problem he may likely face is that if the club doesn't have a good quality player that may likely play along with Benzema then I'm afraid Benzema may not really perform the way he was supposed to become for his performance to help the team there should be team understanding.

It looks like Lyon is hoping for a quick solution to their very poor performance, at least Karim Benzema can be the goal scorer who helps this club from the relegation zone because Lyon apart from being weak in defense is also very bad at scoring goals, they only scored 17 goals in 18 matches, and a quick solution can only be given by a player who is very experienced, or it could be that because of the issue of Karim Benzema not feeling comfortable at Ittihad FC, Lyon used it to get the former French national team striker.
Regarding salary, of course Benzema understands that returning to Europe, especially playing at a club like Lyon, will make him receive a much smaller salary because it is impossible for Lyon to give him the same salary, even half of what he got at Ittihad FC, it is very impossible, but at Lyon he will be able to get a new atmosphere that can enable him to play well again.

Lyon are battling in relegation zone and yes the addition of Benzema to their team could be the little ray of hope they need. The issue is will they be able to support Benzema as the striker and feed him so he gets the goals because that’s one issue is having at Al Ittihad. The main problem of attackers is having a good midfielder or winger to always know how to feed them and when to feed that pass. I think if he goes and he doesn’t succeed in getting this club out of relegation then it’ll be bad for his image he’s already built over the years.

 Yes, another reason he’s considering a move to England with United, Arsenal and Chelsea in the race and currently, Arsenal stands ab better chance especially as they’re still in the UCL and they’ve got good midfielders and wingers who would help him stand out. Well whatever be the case, I think Benzema will be able to make the right choice.

Players of Benzema's age are actually very suitable to play in the Saudi Arabian League by enjoying a higher salary than moving to another team which generally may not be able to provide salaries like those given by Saudi Arabian clubs. Lyon currently needs younger players to increase their strength, instead of looking for old star players because I don't think that will help Lyon much to increase their strength to become better in Ligue1. Moreover, a star player like Benzema will definitely not immediately agree to move if his salary level is still quite low.

I disagree with this because I know who Karim is and what he is capable of doing when ever he is given the chance to play.In those days when he was playing with Christiano Ronaldo, Christiano described him as the best striker in the world,and uptill now,if you should ask him the best striker he has ever played with,he will still say it's Karim Benzema.The attacker is a talent on his own,and I still believe he can contribute positively to any club he goes to.It would have been a thing of joy to Lyon that they are linked to that kind of player,and the most amazing part of it is that he is ready to accept a less salary for him to make any move.

The return of a legend to his old club will certainly be a very exciting and touching thing and here Benzema could actually decide to go to Lyon but that is not easy considering Benzema's current status. I mean he has transformed into one of the best strikers ever and even though he is old his experience in front of the opponent's goal is still just as dangerous. But instead of exaggerating this, Lyon would be better off thinking about where they can get the money to pay Benzema.

His current salary at Al-Ittihad alone is the same as spending 5 seasons at an elite European club and with Lyon's current condition it is clearly impossible to bring him in. Apart from that, it is better for Lyon to start thinking about the long term for the generation of young players in their squad because that is much more important and club management must also improve to overcome this.

The chance for lyon to get him back is pretty small. I think that wil not even change the situation caused by benzema was old striker. His instict kinda different compared when he was still at his golden age. Benzema has stated that if he will be willing to play for the bigger club.
It means that if he is unlikely to go to the arsenal. The primary concern revolves around the club's consistent underperformance, which has been the root cause of their troubles. The addition of Benzema to the club will not alter the result in any significant way. Throughout their history, Lyon has consistently performed at a mediocre level as a club. It will be very annoying to see benzema back again and he will be regreting to reject EPL team's offer for him. I remember that if benzema's agent has been rumored in talk with some EPL clubs.
It will be amazing to see benzema to go to the arsenal or chelsea. It's caused by these clubs really need a good striker like him even though his age was not suppoting him to perform even better than when it played for ittihad.
I would like to suggest chelsea to get him caused by benzema is still good enough compared to some of its strikers like broja or even the next drogba aka jackson.

Karim Benzema's performance has declined significantly and his scoring productivity has also lost its sharpness. Lyon is the club he once played for and perhaps there is a history of its own for Karim Benzema to return to strengthen the team. But if Karim Benzema asks for a big salary then I'm not sure Lyon will accept the deal because right now they need a lot of players to make the club stronger.

Karim Benzema has won many titles in all competitions for both his club and individual careers, so there is a possibility that he will return to Lyon as a step before retiring. But this is not an easy decision because there are many other teams who might also be interested in Karim Benzema in the short term.

Karim Benzema before he moved to Real Madrid to make history was a Lyon player and I think he has a very good relationship with the fans of the French club and now that his future with Al Ittihad isn't certain, there's been strong reports of a reunion with his childhood club Lyon but the problem now I think is if Karim Benzema will take a significant cut in his salary just to play for Lyon as well as the fact that the club is currently in the relegation zone in the French league.

As a five time UEFA Champions League winner and a former Balon D'or winner it'll be a huge disgrace for a player like Benzema to feature for a club that's fighting from relegation. However, I think he can still move to Lyon for the love he has for the club and help them to stay up in the league at the end of the season

If we really think about Benzema, there is a star player, even though his productivity is no longer what it used to be, that doesn't mean that Lyon can easily get him even though they will be offered a big salary but it won't be enough to exceed the salary given by his current club.
Meanwhile, Benzema will definitely think in the long term regarding his reputation, whether he will accept an offer from a club that is currently in the relegation zone which will affect Benzema's reputation.
Another problem is that Lyon still won't be able to get Benzema because Ittihad will only loan this player to one side of the Premier League. This will certainly be Benzema's main goal because there his reputation will be better joining a club that is far from the relegation zone.

Lyon have remained inconsistent in performance, Lyon has expressed interest in recruiting the Frenchman from Saudi Arabia, but given their current table position, it is likely to be an exhausting struggle because Karim Benzema is unlikely to move to a struggling team in the relegation zone. Before joining any club, be sure you're able to adapt to the system and don't generate decisions based on the current situation. Karim Benzema is a world-class top attacker who might achieve a lot at Al Ittihad, but he is having problems with the club, which is hampering his performance.

The problem is whether Benzema wants to play for Lyon or not. Benzema already has a very high salary for playing for Ittihad. And Lyon is a club that is currently slumping in the League. Bringing in a player like Benzema is a very profitable scenario for Lyon. But we know there are several factors that make it difficult for that to happen. So I think what Lyon should do is recruit another striker who can improve their quality a little on the front line. At least a little better than now.

If Lyon is successful in bringing in Benzema, that means they have the opportunity to improve their performance and avoid the relegation zone. However, like at Al Ittihad, Benzema does not get full support or competent teammates to help Benzema in terms of scoring goals. the result, will be the same as in Al Ittihad. so, Benzema needs full support from his teammates if he joins Lyon this January. especially, the front line players. If not, the risk is not only on Lyons who has already spent his money to sign Karim Benzema from Al Ittihad. as reported by Fabrizio Romano, Lyon experienced obstacles in bringing Benzema to the French League. I'm interested in what you say, if Benzema plays as expected. Moreover, if Lyon is relegated, it will not only be the club that will lose but Karim Benzema too. Maybe that's why Lyon is still having problems bringing Benzema to the Groupama Stadium.

Because on the other hand, while Benzema has been linked with the Premier League's top three, United are reportedly getting the green light to bring Benzema to Old Trafford. Chelsea and Arsenal are rumored to have held discussions with Benzema. especially for Arsenal, Benzema can return to playing in the most elite competition, namely the Champions League. so, I haven't received any official news or claims regarding Benzema.But if in the end Benzema chooses a team that makes his name famous, I hope he is able to lift Lyon up again, especially securing the team's position from the relegation zone.

But in reality we can now see that the first players are jumping ship despite being paid so much money. The Saudi Professional League is not a place where players from Europe really want to be. They go there and follow their desire for even more money as if the salaries in the Premer League are not enough!

Benzema is one of those craziest examples how hard the SPL project is failing. He is probably the most overpaid professional in the whole world of sports. What is this guy even doing now? I wonder if a European club is going to sign him as he now asked his bosses to be allowed a transfer very soon.

New signings and putting the team in a dilemma of evicting and retaining one out of two options. When the situation happened with Ronaldo, it was said that it's cos of his influence, money and capacity. Now it's Benzema's turn, what will be said. For me I'd blame Saudi league because the teams are trying all their possible best to be recognized. Al-Nassr before Ronaldo joined weren't heard about. All of a sudden, they're talked about occasionally. It's rumoured that the league wants to secure a spot in the UEFA champions league and they shouldn't be blamed for doing all it takes to make meaning.

 They'd rather do away with those that doesn't really matter and retain those that actually do matter. It's kind of life's lifestyle
No doubt every team there, if in that situation will do the same as Al-Nassr had done or even worse. It's all for a purpose, I don't know but likely in the coming months, we should expect to see more of these occurrences.

I mean if he is going to help them stay, then it would be a good decision all the way through. But if they get him, and he doesn't play like expected and they relegate, then it would be a horrible decision that they will regret later on. It is really a sensitive subject, it would not be possible to know what will happen without actually seeing what happens.

I would say if they can afford him, giving him a chance wouldn't be all that bad, it would really give them a good chance to win something. They are doing better now, out of relegation zone and back in, they are still capable of just getting a few more wins and stay. if they had one more win this season instead of a loss, they would have been 12th place, so it is quite possible to stay.

Mbappe still playing at PSG until now is because of money and that is clear, and Mbappe has no reason about loyalty to stay at PSG because ya, Mbappe stayed only about money . Therefore, PSG will always be worried if Mbappe leaves and therefore, PSG will always increase his salary because after all Mbappe contract will also end at the end of this season . Therefore, it seems that Mbappe is only willing to sign his contract for the a season because that way, there will always be a chance for Mbappe to leave . But indeed, the reality is that PSG is always willing to increase Mbappe salary and this cycle will likely continue to repeat itself.

PSG is already said to have made its move about keeping Mbappe at the team. They have offered 100 million euros per year on a new contract. But would he accept it? I think the worst thing he would do is to activate his one-year extension condition on his contract to stay here one more year. After that he would leave if PSG still don't manage to win the Champions League title.

I said "the worst thing he would do" because I believe staying at PSG during most of his career would be harmful for his future. I see PSG like an obstacle in his way to reach legend status at the end of his career. Because I believe he normally has the potential to become one of football legends.    But he should play for a winner team such as Real Madrid as I always state.