Tag: Olympique Lyonnais

Why Bruno Guimaraes is being tracked by Europe’s elite

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Central Midfield, Coach Education, Data Analysis, Defensive Midfield, Masterclasses, Most Recent, Premier League, Recruitment & Scouting

These days, every single club in the world is in search of a top quality defensive midfielder, either to provide back-up to an already existing world star, or to transform their team in completely new ways. It seems inevitable that players like Declan Rice or Yves Bissouma will make a step up to one of Europe's elite clubs soon, but another lesser known name that's been catching the eye this season is Olympique Lyonnais' Bruno Guimaraes. Here is an analysis of why the Brazilian is turning heads, and why he should be on the radar of every single top club in Europe.

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4 Ways Arsenal Can Replace Santi Cazorla

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Most Recent, Premier League, UEFA Champions League, World Football

In 2016-17, Arsene Wenger's Arsenal suffered their worst season in terms of position in the table since 1994-95 when they finished in 12th place. When Santiago Cazorla was in the side, the Gunners were flourishing, playing some of their best football again. But as was the case for nearly the entire season, they were without their … Continue reading 4 Ways Arsenal Can Replace Santi Cazorla

Memphis Depay and the Ten Biggest Manchester United Flops

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Most Recent, Premier League, World Football

After a £25 million move from PSV Eindhoven to Manchester United in the summer of 2015, Memphis Depay's career at Old Trafford never took off and even the manager that adored him so much in Louis Van Gaal, began to become frustrated with the Dutchman in his first season at the club. Jose Mourinho's arrival at the … Continue reading Memphis Depay and the Ten Biggest Manchester United Flops

Ligue 1 Team of the Season Halfway Through 2016-17

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Most Recent, World Football

In a league that is often called a one-horse race, Ligue 1 has been extroadinarily entertaining so far. At the beginning of the season, every single person you'd ask would have expected Paris Saint Germain to be top of the table right now but instead they sit in third place behind both AS Moncao and … Continue reading Ligue 1 Team of the Season Halfway Through 2016-17

European Player of the Month: Alexandre Lacazette

by Rhys Desmond, posted in Most Recent, World Football

With all the Premier League clubs interested in Alexandre Lacazette this summer, one might have thought he'd finally end up in England. Arsenal and West Ham United both put in a massive offers for the French forward but Lacazette decided to stay with Olympique Lyonnais and is now reaping the benefits. In the first three … Continue reading European Player of the Month: Alexandre Lacazette