Monaco: avoiding demobilization
Author of a performance unworthy of a champion of France in Troyes, LOSC has nothing left to play before facing Monaco. Be careful not to demobilize three days from the end. Discover the essential information to know a few hours before this match counting for the thirtieth-sixth day of Ligue 1.
LOSC must show pride
After his demonstration of dementia, the LOSC must absolutely show another face. In Troyes, the northern club had a hell of a berezina, conceding three penalties and finishing at nine. With a European future almost already sealed, the men of Jocelyn Gourvennec must show their pride against Monaco, this Friday, at the start of the thirty-sixth day of Ligue 1 Uber Eats. Losing its collective strength in Troyes, a rebound is absolutely required. If they no longer really have to play, the Mastiffs can, at least, have a role of arbiter, with its calendar. After Monaco, LOSC will go to Nice before ending their season against Rennes.
The complete presentation of the meeting
Three major absentees for LOSC, two returns to Monaco
Both suspended in Troyes for having completely unpinned, Renato Sanches and Burak Yilmaz did not answer the call against Monaco. Same thing for Xeka, still injured in the ankle since the derby. On the Monaco side, two executives are returning to the group. Suspended for accumulation of yellow cards, Axel Disasi and Aurélien Tchouaméni will be on the trip to the Pierre Mauroy stadium.
The probable compositions
Jocelyn Gourvennec: “The mentality is good”
From what I see in training, the players are in and working well. The mentality is good. We want to finish as high as possible. There are three big games left. First there is Monaco, then Rennes and Nice. On a drop of points. We were placed for the final sprint after the international break in March and we missed it. When you take five points from the last six games, it’s not enough. We are late, but that does not change our desire to finish the season well to respect our public and the club. You have to play very good matches and win as many as possible. We have a group that is weakened by absences, but we have a group that is combative and remains valiant. It will have to be shown tomorrow.
Full interview with Jocelyn Gourvennec
An exceptional Monaco
For several weeks, Monaco has been the best team in the championship. Wissam Ben Yedder’s teammates haven’t lost since the end of March. In addition, the Monegasques have only won the last seven matches. Philippe Clément’s men impress and achieve feats in the fight for Europe. The Rocher club defeated PSG (3-0), Rennes (2-3) and Nice (1-0). Against LOSC, ASM does not intend to stop there.
The number: 3
LOSC are unbeaten in their last three Ligue 1 games against Monaco (one win and two draws), having lost six of the previous seven (one draw). The last time Les Dogues had a longer unbeaten streak against Monegasques in the top flight was in February 2008 – November 2010 (five wins and one draw).
The figures to know before this LOSC – Monaco
Emilien PAU