This Saturday, AS Monaco will present itself to the RC Strasbourg Alsace as part of the thirtieth day of Ligue 1, a meeting of crucial importance to consolidate its position as a dolphin. After several seasons marked by unfulfilled promises, the RC Strasbourg, under the leadership of the same group he also owns in Chelsea, seems to be reaping the fruits of his investments, currently ranking sixth in the rankings, only three points from the Monegasques. The Alsatian dynamic is undeniably positive, showing a record of four victories and a draw in the last five matches, showing a restored form and renewed ambition.

The recent overwhelming victory of AS Monaco against the Olympique de Marseille (3-0) has given rise to various interpretations. Some see the impression of coach Hütter, having orchestrated a remarkable performance of the Monegasque team against a direct competitor. Others point to the deep crisis of OM, marked by four defeats in the last five meetings and a lack of palpable resistance. Although external factors, such as the early expulsion of Singo and Henrique’s loss of profits, may have influenced the progress of the meeting, Monaco’s performance was undeniably superior, contrasting with the pale figure of OM. For the match against Strasbourg, Bieret’s participation in the game remains uncertain, which could lead to the association of Balogun or Ilenikhena with Embolo in attack.

In conclusion, this match will be decisive in the title race, the teams being separated by a small gap where each point counts. It remains to be confirmed the constancy of the Monegasque performance and to show that the victory over Marseilles was not merely the reflection of the Marseilles’ defeat, but the fruit of a real superiority of the ASM. Coach Hütter does not seem to consider major tactical upheavals, and arbitration will be conducted by Eric Wattelier, assisted by Erwan Finjean and Thomas Luczynski, with Bastien Dechepy and Pascal Poupeau at the VAR.