Ligue 1. FC Metz: Ideas for the future, despite everything...

There are still many areas for improvement, but despite Saturday's heavy 3-0 defeat to Lyon, FC Metz has sent out positive signals and signs of progress. However, they will need to quickly convert these into points.

Despite the return of Gauthier Hein, FC Metz was unable to cope with the effectiveness of Malick Fofana and his teammates. Photo Maxppp

Obviously, the results aren't good. No points scored, four goals conceded, and a muted attack after two matches. Nothing very encouraging for a promoted Metz side forced to work with their current strengths, but also the whims of their top scorer last season in Ligue 2.

Promoted to captain against Strasbourg in the absence of Gauthier Hein, Cheikh Sabaly has indeed put himself in...

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