Moussa Sissoko, reflecting on his decision to leave Ligue 1 and join the Premier League with Newcastle, highlights the differences in playing style between the two leagues. Sissoko, who moved to Newcastle on January 24, 2013, emphasizes that in England, teams start matches with the intent to win and score goals quickly.
“In England, teams start the match to win, to score quickly and as many goals as possible. We attack all the time. When you lead 2-0, you’re not even sure of winning,” explained Sissoko. He contrasts this with the approach in Ligue 1, where teams often focus on maintaining a good defensive position in the first half and attempt to score in the second half. Sissoko appreciates the more attacking nature of the English game.
