{"id":337089,"date":"2026-02-02T10:04:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T08:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/?p=337089"},"modified":"2026-02-02T10:04:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T08:04:48","slug":"analysis-as-monacos-high-pressing-and-zakarias-latest-masterclass-key-takeaways-from-rennes-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/en\/2026\/02\/analysis-as-monacos-high-pressing-and-zakarias-latest-masterclass-key-takeaways-from-rennes-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"Analysis: AS Monaco\u2019s high pressing and Zakaria&#8217;s latest masterclass key takeaways from Rennes victory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>AS Monaco recorded their first Ligue 1 victory since the 29th of November, when they beat Paris Saint-Germain, as they brushed aside Stade Rennais with a convincing 4-0 triumph at the Stade Louis-II.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/as-monaco-vs-rennes-xg-map-1024x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-337090\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/as-monaco-vs-rennes-xg-map-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/as-monaco-vs-rennes-xg-map-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/as-monaco-vs-rennes-xg-map.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>AS Monaco vs Rennes XG Map (Opta)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Backing up their fine showing vs Juventus, plenty of positivity could be gained from their superb performance, with their high pressing and the exceptional effort by Denis Zakaria among the key takeaways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-monaco-tribune wp-block-embed-monaco-tribune\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"Q0tRPZpfON\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/en\/2026\/02\/ligue-1-as-monaco-get-back-to-winning-ways-in-style-against-rennes\/\">Ligue 1: AS Monaco get back to winning ways in style against Rennes<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"&#8220;Ligue 1: AS Monaco get back to winning ways in style against Rennes&#8221; &#8212; Monaco Tribune\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/en\/2026\/02\/ligue-1-as-monaco-get-back-to-winning-ways-in-style-against-rennes\/embed\/#?secret=aXYdvUxn3V#?secret=Q0tRPZpfON\" data-secret=\"Q0tRPZpfON\" width=\"500\" height=\"282\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pressing-a-major-weapon\">Pressing a major weapon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By instructing his side to press high, S\u00e9bastien Pocognoli saw his team execute the plan to great effect, repeatedly unsettling Rennes\u2019 build-up and winning the ball in advanced areas, from where they could quickly attack a disorganised, stretched Rennes defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Astutely timing and directing their pressure to force Rennes wide so Monaco could use the touchline as an extra defender, this allowed the Principality outfit to minimise options for the visitors and ensure Habib Beye&#8217;s men hit many risky passes or low-percentage long clearances.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"865\" height=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rennes-ball-loss-map.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-337094\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rennes-ball-loss-map.png 865w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rennes-ball-loss-map-446x300.png 446w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 865px) 100vw, 865px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Rennes ball loss map (Opta)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Their sharp judgement on when to shift across, who to engage and how to use cover shadows to close passing lanes ensured their fierce harrying frequently paid dividends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The central defenders merited credit for fulfilling their marking assignments by tracking runners diligently in all directions and knowing when to hold their post.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"858\" height=\"562\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/monacos-defensive-actions-map.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-337098\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/monacos-defensive-actions-map.png 858w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/monacos-defensive-actions-map-458x300.png 458w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 858px) 100vw, 858px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Monaco&#8217;s defensive actions map (Opta)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Indeed, Monaco&#8217;s opener owed much to their coordinated pressing, with Jordan Teze smartly regaining possession before feeding Folarin Balogun with a scintillating line-breaking pass. The USMNT star then played in Ansu Fati, who proceeded to score and cap off the move in style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Today, we saw an AS Monaco team that was eager, unafraid to make mistakes and keen to press high. We played our own style of football, and that&#8217;s the result of a very strong team performance,&#8221; Kr\u00e9pin Diatta stated after a game where Monaco kept their third consecutive clean sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The key is to focus on ourselves and bring the necessary intensity from the start, and today we did that. You have to fight, play with intensity and give everything to win matches. Today, we applied those principles. Now, we mustn&#8217;t fall back into our old habits and must continue to play this way. That&#8217;s how the victories will follow.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Showing excellent discipline and organisation to deliver Pocognoli&#8217;s demands, ASM deserve tremendous praise for successfully implementing their manager&#8217;s strategy on an evening where this was an integral feature of their display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-zakaria-shines-again\">Zakaria shines again<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Fresh off a masterful Juventus outing, Zakaria backed that up with an equally classy showing vs Rennes. Deployed in the heart of defence again by Pocognoli, the adaptable and versatile Swiss international was imperious once more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"917\" height=\"599\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/asm-passing-connection-map.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-337102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/asm-passing-connection-map.png 917w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/asm-passing-connection-map-459x300.png 459w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 917px) 100vw, 917px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>ASM passing connection map (Opta)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Powerful and forceful in his battles on the ground and in the air, his adversaries found it tough to gain an edge over the imposing Monaco skipper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tracking markers coherently when they checked towards the ball or surged in behind, the fast and attentive Zakaria hardly put a foot wrong to underline how well he\u2019s adjusted to this tweaked role.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"877\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/zakarias-defensive-action-map.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-337106\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/zakarias-defensive-action-map.png 877w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/zakarias-defensive-action-map-454x300.png 454w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 877px) 100vw, 877px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Zakaria&#8217;s defensive action map (Opta)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Flexing his muscles on the offensive end as well, where he embarked on some sensational upfield dribbles, struck some crafty passes into the final and showed his clever positional sense, there was no doubting what an outstanding body of work he produced.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"945\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/zakarias-pass-map.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-337110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/zakarias-pass-map.png 945w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/zakarias-pass-map-466x300.png 466w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Zakaria&#8217;s pass map (Opta)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ll see if he has to return to midfield, but Zakaria put in another very good performance tonight. He&#8217;s been an exemplary captain these past few weeks, especially since it&#8217;s a new situation for him to face as captain. And he&#8217;s taking responsibility wholeheartedly, with Thilo (Kehrer) and Jordan (Teze) at the back, well supported by Lamine (Camara) in front of him. He was brilliant once again in this match, with forward runs and penetrating runs, so it&#8217;s very positive. We&#8217;ll see how things go depending on who&#8217;s returning and who we&#8217;re facing. In any case, we have a new option compared to this three-man defence,&#8221; Pocognoli explained on the 29-year-old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Commanding, full of authority and essentially an extension of his coach on the pitch, his leadership was another highlight associated with his output, for his presence always helps guide the team\u2019s younger players and provide some calm in moments of difficulty.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/zakaria-asm-rennes-1024x574.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-337114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/zakaria-asm-rennes-1024x574.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/zakaria-asm-rennes-535x300.jpg 535w, https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/zakaria-asm-rennes.jpg 1160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>\u00a9 AS Monaco<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>&#8220;What&#8217;s great for us is that Zak, like other players, can play in several positions. We all see how much he helps us defensively. He also sometimes moves up into midfield, his usual position, and he&#8217;s very good at defending. He&#8217;s a real additional option for the coach. We often like to jump to conclusions. For now, it&#8217;s working that way, but in the future, we&#8217;ll see if he plays at the back or in midfield. What&#8217;s certain is that we&#8217;ll need everyone,&#8221; Thilo Kehrer told the ASM website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A complete package in all phases, this was just the latest example of what an indispensable member of the squad Zakaria is.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AS Monaco recorded their first Ligue 1 victory since the 29th of November, when they beat Paris Saint-Germain, as they [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":337063,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[243,257],"tags":[761],"post_sectags":[],"post_format":[2467],"class_list":["post-337089","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-sports-en","tag-as-monaco-en","format-feature"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.5 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - 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