Former Ligue 1 players are a hit with Leipzig

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By: Manu Tournoux

Former Ligue 1 players are a hit with Leipzig

Xavi Simons and Openda were once again decisive during Leipzig’s big victory against Augsburg this Saturday.

Talented former Ligue 1 players and RB Leipzig often go well together. Like Christopher Nkunku, who left this summer for Chelsea after four great seasons, the former residents of the French championship often shine brilliantly within the German club. This summer, the RBL dug deeper into France to strengthen its squad. Thus,

And so far, this new wave of young talents is showing itself to its advantage. Leipzig is off to an excellent start to the season with a victory in the German Super Cup and three wins in four league matches. This Saturday, Marco Rose’s men were opposed to Augsburg, and once again, the former Ligue 1 players put on a show. Aligned on the attacking front, Xavi Simons and Loïs Openda took only 11 minutes to each exchange an assist and allow their team to quickly lead 2-0. After another goal from David Raum before the half-hour mark, Leipzig brought the score to 3-0 and maintained this advantage until the end.

Xavi Simons (3 goals, 4 assists) is the most decisive player in the Bundesliga while Loïs Openda already has three goals in the league. RB Leipzig took advantage of this quiet victory to move onto the podium behind Leverkusen and Bayern Munich. Another former Ligue 1 resident, Serhou Guirassy continues to shine by scoring a hat-trick with Stuttgart on the Mainz pitch. With 8 goals, he is in first place in the scorers ranking and brings his team to 4th place.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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