New Monaco boss Sébastien Pocognoli had some kinds words for Ansu Fati after his team’s goalless draw with Tottenham in the Champions League on Wednesday. Monaco were the better team but couldn’t find the back of the net against Thomas Frank’s side, with Fati playing 70 minutes of the match.

Tottenham hope to return to winning ways in the Champions League when they make the trip to Monaco, facing them on Wednesday evening at the Stade Louis-II. An injury-ravaged Spurs side had an unhappy Premier League return post the October international break with a 2-1 loss at home to Aston Villa.

Paul Pogba is getting closer to making his long-awaited comeback after joining the Ligue 1 side in the summer. New Monaco manager Sebastien Pocognoli has offered a fresh update on the former Manchester United and Juventus midfielder,

Ron: Every manager that goes to Spurs, regardless of reputation and past glories for some reason, falls flat on their face and Frank is going to be the next casualty. Watching Spurs is painful.

According to a report from L’Équipe, Monaco are targeting a move for Reims’ Abdoul Koné (20) as they eye up a potential joker transfer to bolster their defensive options. Les Monégasques have