Stade Lavallois Mayenne FCLaval

Overview

New coach David Vignes' arrival with a four-defender system is set to change things significantly, especially for players used to operating in a five-man defense. There's a strong chance the team will line up in a 4-4-2 diamond formation, even though the new manager claims he doesn't want to lock himself into a single tactical system. Regarding arrivals, note the recruitment of two new fullbacks: Gaudin on the left and Mouton on the right. In central defense, Lo is expected to start mostly as a substitute. In midfield, the return of academy product Francis Coquelin is worth highlighting, as are the arrivals of Bouriaud, Esmel and Gourichy. Upfront, Fatou and Kanté replace Camara and Tchokounté. It's difficult to predict a set starting eleven, particularly in midfield where competition looks fierce. Same goes for attack, where four players will battle it out for two spots. On departures, watch out for a possible Sellouki transfer. While this lead seems to be cooling down now, you're never safe from surprises, especially since Maggiotti or Gourichy look capable of stepping in. It's a nice challenge predicting the starting 11 for each GW