The 2001-02 campaign was a tense, dramatic fight for survival for Metz as Les Grenats finished a precarious 17th in Division 1, narrowly avoiding relegation in the final season before the league rebranded. Leading the charge was the determined young forward Jonathan Jäger, whose 6 crucial goals proved vital in a campaign built on sheer grit and defensive resilience against the drop. This hard-fought year, which saw the club cling onto their top-flight status with a dramatic late surge, remains a defining chapter of Les Grenats' enduring fighting spirit.