During the Champions League match against Club Bruges, AS Monaco suffered a crushing defeat, falling on the score of 4-1. The Monegasque team lacked biting and defensive strength, allowing the Belgians to dominate on all levels of the game. Despite a missed opportunity in the first half by Maghne Akliouche on penalty, the AS Monaco failed to win, and the score grew over the minutes with goals by Nicolo Tresoldi, Raphaël Onyedika and Hans Vanaken for Bruges, and a late goal by Moussa Dia

After this defeat, Adi Hütter, the AS Monaco coach, spoke about Paul Pogba’s situation at a press conference. The French midfielder is expected to return to the competition in the next two weeks. Hütter expressed his optimism about Pogba’s availability, noting that his return would be beneficial to the team, especially in the absence of Denis Zakaria, who had been injured for several weeks. He said that Pogba would not necessarily be indisputable, but that his return would strengthen the interplay.

Philipp Köhn, the AS Monaco goaltender, recognized Club Bruges’ superiority after the game. He considered that the difference in level was too large for Monaco to hope for a positive result and that defeat was logical. Köhn stressed the lack of control of his team and the quality of the Belgian game. He also added that the team would rest and analyze the next games, without seeking excuses. AS Monaco will host Manchester City on the second day of the Champions League on October 1.