For a side only promoted last season, despite a substantial top flight history, Dall’Oglio’s Dijon have usurped expectations and stereotypes of new Ligue 1 arrivals – promoted teams tend to focus on solidity and organisation. Dijon have struck a balance between adapting to the league and playing the attacking football which brought them up. Dall’Oglio’s side suit Ligue 1’s physical nature but are also the most enthralling team to watch outside a distant top four. Despite being a little bulky and not usually prolific, his hold up and interlinking play have been crucial to Dall’Oglio’s smash-mouth, yet fluid, football. But where Dall’Oglio’s side stand apart in Ligue 1 is with their attacking midfield options.

Source: The Guardian March 05, 2018 12:22 UTC