According to Opta’s analysis, the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has a high probability of keeping its title as French champion, with 83.04% chance. Olympique Lyonnais (OL) could finish on the podium, with 25.34% chance of finishing second and 19.64% chance of finishing third. However, competition is expected to be tough, particularly with Lille and Monaco, although the victory of the title remains difficult for Lyon, which has only 5.66% chance of ahead of the PSG. The data also suggest a low risk for Lyon to be in the soft belly of the standings, with only 3.81% chance of finishing eighth and no chance of relegation in 17th place.

The next Olympique Lyonnais match will take place on Saturday 18 October in Nice at 5 p.m. and will be broadcasted on beIN Sports 1. This meeting is part of a new OL recruitment strategy, motivated by financial constraints and a desire to expand the pool of players. The recruitment director, Mathieu Louis-Jean, explained that OL is now looking for talent in less publicized championships, such as in the Czech Republic or Slovakia. This approach seems to bear fruit, the team showing a perfect start to the season in Ligue 1, with 9 points in three days and a favorable goal.

The interest of several clubs, including Olympique Lyonnais, focused on Pierre Lees-Melou, a 32-year-old midfielder. The player chose to join Paris FC, believing that this project, although less immediate than Lyon, offered better prospects in the medium term. He points out that despite his age, he still feels fit and wants to be fully involved in the Paris FC project, which aims to maintain itself this season before aiming higher. The Lyon club, although close to a sale of a young player in Saudi Arabia, seems to be focusing on a redesign of its recruitment policy to ensure its sustainability.

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