Summary:
The AS Monaco Elite Group has had a promising preseason, preparing young players for the highest level and achieving encouraging results, despite an initial setback.
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AS Monaco’s Elite Group, the Academy’s answer to the decision of withdrawing the reserve team from the French Football Federation championships, has had a promising pre-season for the 2024-2025 season. Despite a rough start, the young Monaco team has shown encouraging results. Comprised mostly of players aged 19 to 21, the Elite Group aims to strengthen the ties with the professional team and facilitate the integration of young talents.
Sébastien Muet, Director of AS Monaco’s Academy, emphasizes the importance of continuity in the development of young players. The team had a tough start, facing AS Cannes and suffering a 1-6 defeat. However, they bounced back with victories against Montpellier and Club Bruges, showing better cohesion and efficiency.
On August 10th, the Elite Group achieved a prestigious win against Liverpool, with a convincing 3-0 score. They have also displayed resilience by coming back from behind in the Youth League match against Feyenoord Rotterdam, eventually winning 3-2.
Despite the initial setback, the Elite Group has shown promising progress and accumulated four consecutive convincing victories. Their next match against Paris Saint-Germain will further test their skills.
The arrival of Djimi Traoré as the new coach of the Elite Group aligns with AS Monaco’s focus on youth development. The President of AS Monaco, Dmitri Rybolovlev, has emphasized the importance of education and comfort for young players, supporting the club’s Academy. The club has a long-standing tradition of forming talented players, with players like Kylian Mbappé being a testament to their success.
AS Monaco has a renowned academy, and its reputation has only grown with the opening of the new Performance Center in La Turbie two years ago. This state-of-the-art facility has helped prepare young talents in exceptional conditions. The proximity to the professional team is seen as a great advantage for the Elite Group and the overall development of the players.
The pre-season performances of the Elite Group bode well for the upcoming season, as they aim to continue developing young talents while accumulating victories in high-level competitions. The Club has high hopes for the Elite Group and its potential contributions to the professional team in the future.
Source:
Monaco Tribune
