During the Champions League match against Club Bruges, AS Monaco suffered a devastating defeat, falling on the score of 4-1. Monegasque coach Adi Hütter spoke about Paul Pogba’s situation at a press conference, saying he should be available in the next two weeks. This availability would be an important asset for the team, especially with Denis Zakaria’s prolonged injury. The team struggled to find its pace and to be dangerous in attack, despite an attempt to return to the field for Maghnees Akliouche who missed a penalty from the 10th minute.

The match started on an ambush from Club Bruges, who quickly took the ascendant with a goal from Nicolo Tresoldi in 32nd minute, followed by a double of Raphaël Onyedika and a third goal from Hans Vanaken before the break. The Belgian midfielder, captain of the team, shone particularly during this meeting, demonstrating tactical and physical domination over the whole terrain. The Monegasque defence has been under constant pressure, and despite some attempts at a reply, the team has not managed to narrow the gap.

At the end of the game, Ansou Fati offered a glimmer of hope by scoring a goal in the extra time, but that was not enough to mitigate the defeat. Philipp Köhn, the guardian of AS Monaco, recognized the superiority of Club Bruges and stressed that defeat was logical. The Monegasque team will have to analyze its weaknesses and prepare for the next match against Manchester City, hoping to regain a more competitive level of play. The team’s performance has led to great disappointment among fans and raises questions about the team’s preparation for this European competition.