1. Main Players Comparison
Toulouse
- Core: Cristian Cásseres (32 apps, 2705 mins, 1G, 3A), Aron Dønnum (32 apps, 2698 mins, 2G, 2A), Charlie Cresswell (31 apps, 2593 mins, 3A, 1G).
- Midfield: Vincent Sierro (29 apps, 2410 mins, 1G, 5A – now left), Yann Gboho (31 apps, 2343 mins, 5G, 4A).
- Attack: Zakaria Aboukhlal (26 apps, 1910 mins, 7G, 2A – has left), Joshua King (28 apps, 1683 mins, 6G, 3A), Gabriel Suazo (30 apps, 2161 mins, 6G – has left).
- Output: ~22 goals, ~18 assists across main players.
- Stability: Loss of Suazo, Aboukhlal, and Sierro removes creativity and attacking width. Reliance shifts onto Gboho and King.
Brest
- Core: Kenny Lala (30 apps, 2686 mins, 2G, 3A), Mahdi Camara (34 apps, 2669 mins, 3G, 5A – now left), Brendan Chardonnet (27 apps, 2417 mins).
- Midfield: Hugo Magnetti (32 apps, 2331 mins, 0G, 1A), Pierre Lees-Melou (20 apps, 1530 mins, 2G, 2A).
- Attack: Ludovic Ajorque (31 apps, 2505 mins, 13G, 2A – has left), Mathias Pereira Lage (29 apps, 1574 mins, 7G, 2A – has left), Romain Del Castillo (26 apps, 1262 mins, 6G, 4A).
- Output: ~33 goals, ~19 assists across main players.
- Stability: Heavy losses in Ajorque and Pereira Lage cut finishing power, but Del Castillo remains a key playmaker.
2. New Players Comparison
Toulouse: Hidalgo (CF, untested), Mario Sauer (AM), Abu Francis (CM, injured), Said Hamulic (CF). Limited proven Ligue 1 pedigree.
Brest: Kamory Doumbia (30 apps, 1318 mins, 3G, 2A), Romain Del Castillo (returning influence – 6G, 4A). Depth but less firepower after exits.
Summary: Toulouse’s additions are young and raw; Brest integrates more experienced profiles, but none directly replace Ajorque’s scoring.
3. Substitutes Comparison
Toulouse Subs:
- Frank Magri (31 apps, 1514 mins, 5G, 1A).
- Shavy Babicka (30 apps, 1180 mins, 4G, 2A – left).
- Warren Kamanzi (24 apps, 1020 mins, 1G, 1A).
- Total output: ~10G, ~4A.
Brest Subs:
- Mama Baldé (27 apps, 1148 mins, 2G, 3A).
- Romain Faivre (20 apps, 900 mins, 3G, 2A – left).
- Edimilson Fernandes (19 apps, 1103 mins).
- Total output: ~7G, ~5A.
Summary: Toulouse has more forward depth with Magri; Brest’s bench is more utility-based.
4. Consolidated Quality Scorecard
Category | Toulouse Rating | Brest Rating |
Main Players | ★★★ (22G, 18A, but key exits) | ★★★★ (33G, 19A, Del Castillo leader) |
New Players | ★★ (untested, injuries) | ★★★ (Doumbia, Del Castillo stability) |
Substitutes | ★★★ (10G, 4A, Magri impact) | ★★ (7G, 5A, less decisive) |
Overall Depth | Attack reliant on King & Gboho | Midfield-driven, weakened frontline |
Key Weakness | Loss of Suazo, Aboukhlal, Sierro | Lack of a proven striker post-Ajorque |
5. Injuries & Suspensions (with impact)
Toulouse:
- Abu Francis (new CM, no apps): Calf injury, out until September. Minimal impact but delays integration.
- Rafik Messali (sub midfielder, 13 apps, 454 mins, 1A): Meniscus injury, out until September. Light depth loss.
Brest:
- Niklas Schmidt (rotation MF, cruciate ligament, long-term): Squad depth reduced in midfield rotations.
6. Predicted Outcome
This contest pits two squads in transition. Toulouse is missing several creative and attacking pillars, relying heavily on Joshua King and Gboho. Brest has retained more balance in midfield but lost their talisman striker Ajorque.
Likely Result: Toulouse 1 – 1 Brest
