A source of concern after the last friendly match?
The time for recovery has come for AS Monaco. Last night, the Asemist formation was held in check by Sevilla in a friendly match (1-1) after a balanced encounter. A fact of the game caught the attention of supporters and could be a source of concern for the second half of the season.
While all eyes are on the 2022 World Cup, it’s time for French clubs to resume. AS Monaco returned to training a few days ago at the center of La Turbie. Philippe Clément’s men, sixth in the standings with 27 points, will try to get closer to the qualifying places for a European Cup during the second half of the season. Thus, the Monegasques resumed training quickly despite the absence of the internationals present at the World Cup in Qatar. Moreover, Wissam Ben Yedder’s teammates played a first friendly match yesterday against Sevilla FC. A match that raises some doubts.
A concern for Philippe Clément?
At the end of this meeting, the two teams left back to back (1-1). Gelson Martins opened the score just before the hour mark (59th minute of play). But only a few minutes later, Pedro Ortiz scored a splendid goal (73rd minute of play) following a 40-meter lob! A surprising but, which can testify to a relaxation on the part of the players of the Belgian technician. Note that the second half was an opportunity to see many young players. The first act being disputed by usual holders. A relaxation and a moment of hesitation that Philippe Clément will have to correct before the resumption of the official competition scheduled for December 28. The Monegasques will face AJ Auxerre as part of the sixteenth day of Ligue 1. But before that, the club from the Principality will face Empoli, Fiorentina and Leeds in a friendly match.