Toulouse vs PSG

1. Core Players & Star Quality

Toulouse 

• Cásseres (2,705 mins, 1G, 3A) and Sierro (5G, 1A, 2,410 mins) led midfield stability but Sierro has left. 

• Aboukhlal (7G, 2A, 1,910 mins) and Joshua King (6G, 3A, 1,683 mins) were primary threats but both are gone → huge attacking void. 

• Defensive anchors: Cresswell (2,593 mins, 3G) and McKenzie (2,498 mins, 1G), though still young and error-prone. 

• GK Restes (20 yrs, 2,545 mins) continues to develop but lacks veteran cover. 

PSG 

• Barcola (14G, 10A, 2,194 mins) and Dembélé (21G, 6A, 1,737 mins) form an elite wide duo. 

• Mbappé gone but replaced by high-output attackers: Kvaratskhelia (4G, 3A), Gonçalo Ramos (10G, 3A), and Doué (6G, 6A). 

• Midfield strength with Zaïre-Emery (2,053 mins), Vitinha (5G, 1A), João Neves (3G, 8A). 

• Defense anchored by Marquinhos, Beraldo, Pacho, Zabarnyi - solid blend of experience and youth. 

2. Departures Impact

Toulouse 

• Lost Sierro (midfield leader), Aboukhlal (7G), and King (6G, 3A) - core attack dismantled. 

• Suazo (assist-heavy LB) also gone → reduces creativity from wide areas. 

• Attack now looks very limited, relying on untested Hidalgo (20) and Magri (5G, 1A). 

PSG 

• Donnarumma gone → major GK change. Lucas Chevalier (3060 mins) looks reliable but lacks Donnarumma’s aura. 

• Otherwise, core largely intact and bolstered with new firepower. 

3. New Player Integration

Toulouse 

• Added Hidalgo (CF), Abu Francis (CM, injured), Sauer (AM), Cissoko (LW). 

• None proven at top Ligue 1 level → projects rather than immediate impact. 

• Depth boosted but no replacement for Aboukhlal/King-level output. 

PSG 

• Zabarnyi (CB), Kvaratskhelia (winger), Ramos (CF), Doué (AM), Chevalier (GK) - all high-level additions. 

• Kvaratskhelia’s integration delayed (injury doubt), but Ramos already impactful (10 goals). 

• PSG’s squad depth vastly superior - nearly every line reinforced. 

4. Assists & Goals Output

Toulouse 

• Without Aboukhlal + King, output drops to Magri (5G), Gboho (5G, 4A), Sierro (5G, now gone). 

• Current attack lacks double-digit scorers. 

• Set-pieces from Cresswell/McKenzie could provide occasional goals. 

PSG 

• Dembélé (21G, 6A) and Barcola (14G, 10A) lead an explosive frontline. 

• Ramos (10G, 3A) and Doué (6G, 6A) add balance. 

• Midfield creativity: João Neves (8 assists) and Fabián Ruiz (4G, 5A). 

• Multiple multi-threat scorers → unpredictable for Toulouse defense. 

5. Substitutes’ Experience & Depth

Toulouse 

• Bench: Magri (5G), Babicka (4G, 2A), Genreau (rotation CM). 

• Defensive rotation: Nicolaisen, Akdag (inconsistent). 

• Overall: bench is youthful, lacks proven Ligue 1 impact. 

PSG 

• Subs include Lee Kang-In (6G, 6A), Ramos (starter-level impact), Doué, Safonov, Lucas Hernández. 

• Even with injuries, bench has Champions League-level quality. 

• PSG depth overwhelms Toulouse. 

6. Forecast & Expected Dynamics

1. Toulouse Weakness: Attack gutted by departures. Heavy reliance on Gboho/Magri for goals → limited unpredictability. 

1. PSG Advantage: Dembélé-Barcola wide axis + Ramos centrally creates overloads Toulouse can’t match. 

1. Likely Flow: PSG dominate possession (65–70%), Toulouse defend deep, hoping for counter-attacks via Magri/Gboho. 

7. Predicted Strength Balance

• Toulouse: ★☆☆☆☆ (Weak) - lost key attackers, midfield weakened, depth too shallow. 

• PSG: ★★★★★ (Elite) - world-class attack, creative midfield, strong defensive stability. 

Projected Result: PSG win comfortably (likely 3–0 or 4–1). Toulouse lack the firepower and defensive stability to cope.