AS Monaco is preparing to host Metz in Ligue 1, a game seen as an opportunity to consolidate its position in the championship and pursue a series of victories. Metz, on the other hand, is going through a difficult time, with only one point in the last four games and one standings in 18th place. Despite their recent passage in Ligue 1, the team’s difficulties are manifested in the results, even against opponents like Angers and Paris FC. This team, accustomed to going back and forth between the two divisions, therefore represents a potentially weak challenge for Monaco. The match will be arbitrated by Stéphanie Frappart, assisted by Mikaël Berchebru and Aurélien Drouet, with Rémi Landry as fourth referee and Aurélien Petit and Ludovic ZmyÅ›lony in charge of the VAR.
Although Monaco won two wins in Ligue 1, the recent defeat in Bruges highlighted the team’s shortcomings, particularly in terms of the tactical and leadership of the current coach. Questions arise about the evolution of the team over the past two years, in terms of balance, defensive strength and tactical adaptation. The offensive strategy, focused on the accumulation of attackers to achieve more goals, is seen as simplistic and not very innovative. The fans hope for a change under the coach’s leadership, but the victory over Metz, although expected, will not be enough to assess the real potential of the team.
In short, the match against Metz is considered a relatively easy match for Monaco, although a victory is desirable to get closer to the podium. However, the low quality of the opponent does not guarantee a significant result. The focus is more on Monaco’s performance and the tactical evolution of the team, than just winning this game. The victory could provide a respite, but it will not solve the structural and tactical problems that have persisted for several seasons.