The Louis II stadium experienced a notable influx in August, attracting tourists from the French Riviera. On Saturday night, more than ten thousand spectators attended the AS Monaco match against Le Havre AC, enjoying the goals scored despite a sometimes laborious game. The 3-1 victory was won against a Norman team considered weak, but Monaco’s style of play has remained unchanged since the previous season, characterized by often sterile phases of possession and febrile defense. Despite a few new recruits, coach Adi Hütter has failed to introduce new tactical schemes, leaving the fans with an impression of already seen.

Despite the team’s irreproachable spirit and involvement, Monaco lacks the fervour and determination to reach a higher level. Players like Maghnés Akliouche and Alexander Golovin have made interesting technical actions, but this is not enough to ignite fans. This initial victory is encouraging for the start of the championship, but Monegasque fans have to prepare for a season that is potentially similar to the previous one, with hard wins, lost points and some moments of ephemeral brilliance. However, the team is still likely to be on the podium given the weakness of the League 1.

Hope reborn with the arrival of new recruits, including Paul Pogba and Ansu Fati, who could potentially transform the team. Denis Zakaria is identified as an essential pillar of the team, while other players like Eric Dier and Lukas Hradecký show signs of strength. The victory was partly made possible by the performance of Maghnés Akliouche, author of the third goal and a remarkable statistical performance (86 balloons affected, 83.6% successful passes). The team thus won its 1100th victory in the history of the club, a feat that deserves to be celebrated.