Ligue 1: AS Monaco, an attack that has (almost) nothing to envy to that of Paris SG

A tempting poster.

This Saturday afternoon, AS Monaco hosts Paris SG for what constitutes the shock of this 23rd day of Ligue 1. The formation of the Principality has every reason to hope for a victory.

On the one hand, because the Red and Blue remain on a defeat - and especially an insipid performance - against Olympique de Marseille in the Coupe de France (2-1).

On the other hand, because his offensive sector has (almost) nothing to envy to that of his opponent at the moment, especially in the absence of Kylian Mbappé, still unavailable due to his thigh injury.

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• Calendar and results Ligue 1

• League 1 standings

An attack in (great) form

If AS Monaco (4th) has come closer to the Ligue 1 podium - it is only two points from second place - it is mainly thanks to its fine offensive performance.

This season, she has conceded a large number of goals;

twenty-nine in twenty-two games, more than one per game.

But she also scores a lot since she has already found the net forty-eight times since this summer, more than two goals per match.

This makes it the second attack in the championship, behind Paris SG which has fifty-four.

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Better, since the start of the 2022-2023 financial year, the Rock club has managed to score in each of its meetings.

Impressive.

Especially since no other team of the French elite - not even the formation of the capital - has managed to do the same.

Moreover, already prolific before the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the Monegasque attack has not weakened since the recovery.

In 2023, well helped by her card against AC Ajaccio (7-1), she has already shaken the Ligue 1 nets sixteen times.

And in her last five oppositions, she simply remains on an average of three goals per game.

Suffice to say that Paris SG will have a lot to do to contain it.

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Many offensive threats

If AS Monaco is so efficient in front of goal this season, it is because it has many offensive weapons.

Wissam Ben Yedder, author of twelve goals, is equal to himself and carries the attack of his team.

And now, he is supported by summer rookie Breel Embolo, who is also at twelve achievements including five in the last four meetings he has played.

In addition, in recent weeks, the Principality club can count on the emergence of the very young and no less talented Eliesse Ben Seghir who has scored three times since the end of the Qatar World Cup.

And that's not to mention the return from injury of Kevin Volland or the fine form of Aleksandr Golovin, capable of making the difference individually as against Stade Brestois on January 1 (1-0).

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With so many threats, danger can come from anywhere and at any time.

And with so many choices, Philippe Clement - who doesn't hesitate to vary his attacking duos - must rack his brains to compose the best eleven possible each week.

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, explained the Belgian coach after the Monegasque victory against Clermont (0-2) last Sunday.

“We do not yet know the team that will line up this Saturday afternoon against Paris SG.

But one thing is certain: it will be dangerous offensively.

The Reds and Blues are warned.