Montpellier's Struggles: A Tough 50th Anniversary Season

Montpellier's 50th-anniversary season in the French league has begun poorly, hampered by financial constraints and injuries. The club, winless after four matches and being last in the table, faces an uphill struggle. In contrast, Paris Saint-Germain maintains its lead at the top of the standings.

Montpellier's 50th anniversary season in the French league has started dismally, sparking concerns for the southern city's team. Four matches in, and Montpellier sits at the bottom of the table, winless and in dire straits.

Financial troubles have heavily impacted Montpellier's ambitions, marked by a significant reduction in television rights revenues which inhibited the club from securing necessary reinforcements. The team's latest defeat came as a 3-0 loss at Rennes, its third loss in four matches.

Montpellier's plight is compounded by a slew of injuries, notably to its three left-backs, and the team's defense has conceded 13 goals in four games, a record not seen since Strasbourg's 2000-2001 season. Meanwhile, PSG continues to dominate, remaining atop the league standings with a fourth consecutive win.

(With inputs from agencies.)