Revamped by Adi Hütter, AS Monaco lost heavily on Saturday in a friendly against Cercle Bruges (3-0), six days after a draw (1-1) against Union Saint-Gilloise during its recovery. The Belgians concretized their domination and opened the scoring by Thibo Somers (29th), who then offered himself a double (51st). Yann Gboho added to the bill (62nd).
To start, the new Austrian ASM technician had called on a very rejuvenated starting XI, in which Axel Disasi had however found a starting place, just like the captain and striker Wissam Ben Yedder, targeted by a complaint for rape announced Thursday. At the break, the Monegasques embarked on a squad review by launching eight new players, which did not help to stabilize the team.
The Principality’s players will fly to Birmingham on Monday to play two new matches against Betis Sevilla and Leeds.
