PROFILE | Jean-Philippe Krasso still standing, despite Paris FC’s evolving project

Key Highlights

• But, naturally, there were fears that Krasso would be once again cast aside. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementLes Parisiens spent big in the summer as they look to build a project to challenge France’s elite.
• One of their big signings was Willem Geubbels, the former Lyon and Monaco forward, who was prolific in the Swiss top-flight with St Gallen last season.
• The decision to drop the Frenchman attests more to his own shortcomings (two goals in 14 games), but Krasso has at times filled the goal-scoring void and showed himself capable of competing at this level.
• Krasso in Ivory Coast’s AFCON squad, despite big-name absenteesKrasso has two goals in 16 games this season (although he has started just eight of those games), whilst he has also proven himself to be a creator, with the striker figuring inside the top 10 for expected assists per 90 in Ligue 1.
• He continues to feature prominently, despite Paris FC’s attempts to replace him during the summer transfer window.