Pocognoli looking to make Van Gaal-style 'impact' | The Express Tribune
Key Takeaways
- Monaco fired head coach Adi Huetter after a poor run of form and appointed Sebastien Pocognoli as his replacement.
- Pocognoli is a former Belgian international who recently achieved a historic league title with Union Saint-Gilloise.
- Pocognoli stated he will draw inspiration from his former manager, Louis van Gaal, regarding coaching principles.
- Pocognoli takes over a talented Monaco squad, though Paul Pogba is still unavailable due to injury and a doping ban.
- Pocognoli's first match in charge will be against Angers, followed by a Champions League game against Tottenham Hotspur.
Monaco has dismissed coach Adi Huetter after a poor run of results, including significant losses in domestic and European competition, and has appointed former Belgian international Sebastien Pocognoli as his successor. Pocognoli, 38, comes from Union Saint-Gilloise, whom he led to a historic Belgian title last season, and he expressed admiration for the club's daring choice of a younger coach. He plans to implement principles learned from influential figures like Louis van Gaal, noting the profound impact a good coach can have on player development. Pocognoli inherits a squad featuring talents like Ansu Fati and Takumi Minamino, but must manage the ongoing fitness recovery of Paul Pogba. Monaco currently sits fifth in Ligue 1, and Pocognoli's first match will be against Angers, preceding a Champions League fixture against Tottenham Hotspur. The article also briefly highlights the impressive start of Strasbourg's new striker, Joaquin Panichelli.
