Monaco, Pocognoli greets his locker room after PSG: “You have…”

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Monaco, Pocognoli greets his locker room after PSG: “You have…”

Impressed by the self-sacrifice of his squad against PSG in the Champions League, the coach of the Principality club is now banking on this conquering state of mind to move up the rankings in Ligue 1.

AS Monaco saw its Champions League adventure end in the play-offs against Paris Saint-Germain (3-2, 2-2) on Wednesday. Despite this elimination, the Monegasque club showed a satisfactory appearance during this double confrontation, even if it was heavily handicapped by two red cards.

After the match, Belgian coach Sébastien Pocognoli gave a vibrant speech to his players. He praised their performance and the determination they showed against the reigning European champion.

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“I am extremely proud of you. I know it’s hard”, Pocognoli first declared before discussing the rest of this exercise. “Use that frustration for the rest of the season. Today, you have earned the respect of all of France and all of Europe. The way you came here, pressing, playing, even ten against eleven, it was strong. »

Currently 8th in Ligue 1 with eleven days remaining, ASM will still have to fight to hope to secure a European place. The Rocher club is eleven points away from qualifying for the Champions League and three points away from a ticket to the Europa League. The Asemists will face Angers this Saturday in the championship.

Nicolas Gerbault

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Nicolas Gerbault is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Nicolas discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Nicolas enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.