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AS Monaco Faces Crisis: 7 Losses in 8 Games

1/19/2026

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Monaco's Struggles Continue

AS Monaco suffered a 3-1 defeat to Lorient in Ligue 1 at Stade Louis II, marking their seventh loss in eight league games and leaving them ninth.
Monaco are 12 points behind third-placed Marseille.
Manager Scuro cited an injury crisis as the team's biggest liability and is considering changes in the medical department.
Akliouche and Zakaria have underperformed as Monaco prepares for a Champions League match against Real Madrid.

Summary

Dembélé Dominates Matches

Ousmane Dembélé of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) scored three goals in his first three 2026 matches, including two in a 3-0 win over Lille.
The run follows a season of injuries, showing his skill and composure.
PSG pursues Lens, who leads Ligue 1 by one point after eight straight wins.
Nice suffered a 5-1 defeat to Toulouse, prompting a leadership shake-up with Claude Puel's return to stabilize the club.

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Monaco's Struggles Continue

AS Monaco suffered a 3-1 defeat to Lorient in Ligue 1 at Stade Louis II, marking their seventh loss in eight league games and leaving them ninth.
Monaco are 12 points behind third-placed Marseille.
Manager Scuro cited an injury crisis as the team's biggest liability and is considering changes in the medical department.
Akliouche and Zakaria have underperformed as Monaco prepares for a Champions League match against Real Madrid.

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