Monaco manager Sébastien Pocognoli: ‘I hope to be part of a long-term project.’
TL;DR
Monaco manager Sébastien Pocognoli hopes to be part of a long-term project despite uncertainty about his future after missing UEFA Champions League qualification. The team still has a chance to qualify for the UEFA Europa League in their final game against RC Strasbourg Alsace.
Key points
- Sébastien Pocognoli hopes to stay at Monaco long-term
- Monaco missed UEFA Champions League qualification
- Final game against RC Strasbourg Alsace could secure Europa League spot
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Monaco manager Sébastien Pocognoli: ‘I hope to be part of a long-term project.’
In mid-week, after it was confirmed that AS Monaco would miss out on UEFA Champions League football for next season, L’Équipereported that Sébastien Pocognoli’s job could come into question during the off-season.
Going into the final game of the season, against RC Strasbourg Alsace, Monaco still have the chance of leapfrogging Olympique de Marseille into sixth place. It could open the door to UEFA Europa League qualification. Ahead of that game, in a press conference attended by **Get French Football News,**Pocognoli addressed his future.
Pocognoli wants to continue at Monaco
“Have I received signals from the hierarchy? I will finish the season as I think I should, with my vision. I am keeping my focus on my squad with my staff. All questions about my future can be asked afterwards. I am focused on working. I am not looking too far ahead. There is still a match to play. The most important thing is to have a vision and to stick to it. In football, it is often the structure that is put in place that makes the difference. I remain convinced that we can use a lot of things from this season in order to progress. I hope to be part of a long-term project,” began the Belgian, who succeeded Adi Hutter back in October.
He added, “Do I want to stay? Of course! I’m surprised by the question. I have really enjoyed this season. We need to build in order to make something solid.”
GFFN | Luke Entwistle – reporting from Monaco
Q&A
What did Monaco manager Sébastien Pocognoli say about his future?
Sébastien Pocognoli expressed his hope to be part of a long-term project at Monaco.
Why is Sébastien Pocognoli's job at Monaco in question?
Pocognoli's job could be at risk due to Monaco missing out on UEFA Champions League football for the next season.
What opportunity does Monaco have in their final game of the season?
Monaco has the chance to leapfrog Olympique de Marseille into sixth place, which could lead to UEFA Europa League qualification.
