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Ligue 1: in Monaco, the Clément effect will wait

2022-01-09T18:39:16.617Z


Monaco, which finished at 10 after losing three players to injury, was hooked in Nantes (0-0). We will have to wait to see a real


Philippe Clément scratches his bald head before going to greet his counterpart Antoine Kombouaré.

On the pitch, many Monegasque players remain on the ground, totally exhausted.

After having experienced the qualification for the Coupe de France of his new team in the stands of Rouen on Monday against Quevilly (3-1), the Belgian coach was in charge of his first match this Sunday at the Beaujoire stadium in Nantes.

The double Belgian champion in title with Bruges, leaves with a scoreless draw (0-0).

We will probably have to wait a little longer to see him install his paw on Monaco, which had lost only one of its last 12 games with Niko Kovac, sacked.

Philippe Clément, rather a follower of a soft method unlike his Croatian predecessor, had announced that he did not want to “revolutionize” anything. The four sessions he has led since his arrival had nevertheless been a little longer. “If you make too many changes, it's too difficult for the players and they get nervous,” he explained. You have to go in stages. I want to play in a dominant way with an attacking play. I really like Pep Guardiola's playing philosophy, I like football like that. But don't think we're going to play like Manchester City in Nantes. "

The only innovation in his 4-2-3-1 in the absence of Ben Yedder, Fofana, Disasi (Covid), Fabregas, Golovine (injured), the change of position of Caio Henrique. Usual left side, the Brazilian is in support of Volland, playmaker. With Clément, we expected a daring Monaco and with a lot of intensity. The Monegasques started strong as their Belgian coach donned a parka more carefully over his elegant suit and tie. But after twenty very good first minutes, the ASM gradually died out. Clément had to review his defense plans with the successive injuries of Sidibé (31st) and Badiashile (41st).

On his bench, the Belgian coach remains calm but we often see him replacing his players.

After the huge missed opportunity - one more-by Myron Boadu (77th), only one goal this season, he displays a dubious pout.

The Dutch striker hit in a thigh, plays on one leg.

His trainer, who can no longer make any changes, urges him to leave.

But the attacker refuses before collapsing a few minutes later (85th).

Monaco will finish ten with Diop in a center-forward position who suffers from cramps, like Henrique ... Clément fidgets a little more on his bench.

But Monaco manages to hold on.

A mixed first, therefore for Clément.

But with an already diminished team and three injured during the match, he could not have all his weapons.

Source: leparis

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