Monaco and Nice prepare for tricky Coupe de France away ties
AS Monaco and OGC Nice are both on the road this weekend as they begin their Coupe de France campaigns against Orleans and Nantes.
| Updated: 11d ago
AS Monaco coach Sébastien Pocognoli says he is taking the club’s Coupe de France last-32 tie very seriously ahead of their match away at Orléans tomorrow.
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Despite their opponents playing in the third tier of French football, Pocognoli has warned against any complacency, stressing the importance of focus in a competition known for its potential upsets.
OGC Nice are also in Coupe de France action this weekend, travelling to face fellow Ligue 1 side Nantes on Sunday.
The all–top-flight clash promises to be a tougher test, as both teams look to secure a place in the next round of the competition.