AS monaco suffers 3-1 Defeat to Lorient, Faces Daunting Manchester City Clash
LORIENT, FRANCE – AS Monaco endured a disappointing 3-1 loss to FC Lorient on Saturday, raising concerns ahead of their upcoming Champions League match against Manchester City. Lorient’s Bumbas scored in the 40th minute, followed by a brace from Pigs in the 76th and 82nd minutes. AS Monaco’s lone goal came from Fit in added time (90’+3).
The defeat highlighted a lack of offensive prowess from Monaco,with the team failing to register a triumphant dribble until the 52nd minute and not recording a single shot on target until the 88th minute,finishing with a 0.06 XG rating.
The match was further elaborate by controversial refereeing decisions, including two yellow cards issued to Thilo Kehrer and a late penalty call, which the team felt were unjust.
“Players have not displayed any talent (which is excusable), but above all no desire or revolt (which is much less so),” the article noted. Krépin Diatta acknowledged the team’s lack of mental fortitude.
Looking ahead,AS Monaco faces a important challenge against Manchester City at the Louis II stadium next Wednesday.Having conceded four goals against Bruges,two against Metz,and three against Lorient,questions remain about their ability to contain City’s attack.
The article suggests growing discontent among supporters, with some even hoping for a decisive defeat to hasten a change in management. Despite the bleak outlook, the author concludes with a plea for optimism, stating, “long live football, Vive Pape Cabral (author of the first shot on Monegasque Match of the match in the 88th minute) and especially long live the AS Monaco!”
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