Hamari Traore (Rennes, Mali)
The most effective facet in Ligue 1 final season didn’t play for PSG, Monaco or Marseille. However fairly in … Rennes. His identify: Hamari Traoré. Robust defensively, captain of the eagles of Mali was additionally one of many main offensive belongings of his membership. Tireless in his proper lane, Hamari Traoré was usually the one who distributed the caviars to his attackers. His stats: 10 assists in 33 matches. Not dangerous for a facet. And along with assists, he scored 3 targets. The 30-year-old Malian was subsequently undoubtedly one of many key parts of Stades Rennais who got here 4th (66 pts) within the rankings within the French elite. And there’s no doubt that he will probably be eagerly awaited for this new Ligue 1 season. For his first match, Rennes hosts Lorient on Sunday August seventh.
Achraf Hakimi (PSG, Morocco)
We’re entitled to count on extra from Achraf Hakimi. For his first season with PSG, the Moroccan facet didn’t present his finest face. If he has usually been decisive, as evidenced by his six assists and his 4 targets in 32 matches in Ligue 1, Achraf has blown cold and warm. Typically sensible, generally ghostly, he should be extra common this season. And above all, work extra on his defensive folds, one among his weak factors the place the previous Inter Milan participant nonetheless wants to enhance. That mentioned, Achraf stays Achraf, a younger participant filled with expertise, the proper instance of the trendy full-back. It would subsequently be eagerly awaited for its second season with the capital club.
Mohamed Bayo (Lille, Guinea)
An enormous loss for Clermont and a serious reinforcement for Lille. Arriving on the Mastiffs this summer time from Clermont, Mohamed Bayo has taken one other step ahead in his profession. Creator of 14 targets and 4 assists along with his now ex-club in 2021-2022, the Guinean worldwide finds a extra upscale and far more bold formation. It would subsequently be eagerly awaited by LOSC followers. Together with his imposing measurement and his sense of purpose, the 24-year-old Guinean should verify for his second season within the French elite.
Karl Toko-Ekambi (Lyon, Cameroon)
Lyon will surely have obtained higher than an eighth place within the desk final season if all their gamers have been at Karl Toko-Ekambi’s stage. In a gaggle in problem, the Cameroonian striker actually pulled out of the sport, usually preserving his workforce alive. In Ligue 1, the Indomitable Lion has scored the targets, 12 in complete in 30 matches. He was additionally OL’s providential man within the Europa League with six targets and two assists. Will he be capable to preserve this momentum and even do higher this season? In any case, the Gones have each curiosity that he’s in fine condition, because the 29-year-old participant has turn out to be important to the coaching of Peter Bosz.
Youcef Belaili (Brest, Algeria)
Stade Brestois believes within the expertise of Youcef Belaïli. After snapping up the Algerian winger final January on a five-month lease, the French membership have lastly determined to increase the 30-year-old for an additional season. A call which testifies to all the boldness that the leaders of the membership place on the Algerian. Creator of a second half of the season with specifically 3 targets and a pair of assists, Youcef Belaïli had a bit of hassle discovering his rhythm within the French elite. This season, he arrives in one of the best situations to point out his true face and assist his workforce take as many factors as doable. An skilled participant with a uncommon expertise, Belaïli may also be among the many Africans who will probably be eagerly awaited on this marketing campaign.
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