{"id":346177,"date":"2026-04-09T17:46:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:46:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/?p=346177"},"modified":"2026-04-09T17:46:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:46:56","slug":"preview-high-flying-as-monaco-targeting-eighth-straight-league-win-when-they-take-on-paris-fc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monaco-tribune.com\/en\/2026\/04\/preview-high-flying-as-monaco-targeting-eighth-straight-league-win-when-they-take-on-paris-fc\/","title":{"rendered":"Preview: High-flying AS Monaco targeting eighth straight league win when they take on Paris FC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

AS Monaco roll into Friday\u2019s clash at Paris FC on a seven\u2011match winning streak in Ligue 1, which has propelled them to just a point off third, but manager S\u00e9bastien Pocognoli has warned his players that only full focus will do if they want to capitalise on their chance to move into the top three.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Having beaten heavy hitters Olympique Lyonnais<\/a> and Olympique de Marseille<\/a> in their last two fixtures, the astute tactician reinforced the need for his team to lock in ahead of this crucial contest vs Paris FC, who will provide a stern test for Les Monegasques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We’re still in the game of making up for lost points from the first leg, and this match against Paris FC gives us that opportunity. The home defeat marked the beginning of a difficult period, so we’re eager to turn things around. Now we know where we stand, facing a team that will secure their place in the league quickly by picking up points. The match took place three days after the Nantes game, and we weren’t able to maintain our fitness. We didn’t play with enough intensity, and from that point on, we slumped and entered a difficult period,” he explained.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u00a9 AS Monaco<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

“They haven’t lost in a long time and are managed by a coach who operates within a clear and solid structure. We’ll need to be prepared to handle these kinds of situations away from home because it won’t be an easy match. I’m not worried about a lapse in concentration, but we’ll need to keep raising our level of play to continue this impressive run.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fine form<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

With Monaco flying high and not only won seven in a row but also gone ten games without defeat in league action, Pocognoli\u2019s take on their blistering form was packed with insight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I’m proud of this current run; that wasn’t the case a few weeks ago. We’re taking what we can get, but we need to maintain a healthy balance compared to our previous performances and remember that all these results are hard-earned. This success doesn’t stem solely from our technical and physical abilities; it’s also mental, an aspect I need to keep a close eye on,” he told the media.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u00a9 AS Monaco<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

“It’s possible to win against anyone, but we have to stay grounded. There are certainly many points separating us from PFC, but it will be very difficult. I’m therefore curious to see how we approach this match mentally; it will be a good response to what we’ve done in recent weeks.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hr\u00e1deck\u00fd\ufeff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The next topic on the agenda was experienced goalkeeper Luk\u00e1\u0161 Hr\u00e1deck\u00fd, who brings so much to the table between the posts, as Pocognoli spoke highly of the man who was superb vs Marseille in their most recent triumph.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I never doubted him, just as I never doubted Philipp (K\u00f6hn). I wanted to acknowledge his work because it’s never easy to be a substitute twice and then go back to the bench, but he’s handling it very well. As for Luk\u00e1\u0161, he brings experience. We’re almost the same age, so we have the same level of understanding regarding football and life in general,” said the Belgian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Analysis: Hr\u00e1deck\u00fd\u2019s heroics help power AS Monaco to vital win over Marseille<\/a><\/blockquote>