Han-Noah Massengo, new head of the youthful youth of AS Monaco

On paper, as soon as the two starting liners fell, few observers saw a favorable outcome for AS Monaco in their Champions League match against Atlético de Madrid. A prognosis that proved accurate, the Colchoneros easily winning the bet (2-0). But last night, by lining up early shoots such as Benedict Biadiashile, Han-Noah Mbadengo, Giulian Biancone, not to mention Kephren Thuram-Ulien, Thierry Henry gave pride to the formation asemist. A choice decided after the many injuries of the Monegasque workforce, or a few executives bankruptcies.

And if the young guard of the Red-and-White did not make a miracle, she had the praise of their coach at a press conference. "We have to remember the second half. The kids played, the kids at ages 17-18 tried to go forward it was a lot better but that's not enough. (…) It does not matter if one is in difficulty, they are the one must go ahead and take points. Young people do the work they have to do. They are a lot to start at the same time but there is no problem. Congratulations to the Monegasque formation. It's good for the future of the club ».

Mbadengo put in value against Atlético

A statement shared by Nacer Chadli. "It's good, there are a lot of young players who have been able to show some nice things tonight, especially in the second half. We can see that the club has a future. They tried things, they were not afraid. It shows the quality of the players of the Academy ». But yesterday, the most distinguished Asemist hope was Han-Noah Mbadengo. Aged just 17, the midfielder became, with Benoît Badiashile, the first player born in the 21st century to start a Champions League match (17 years and 3 months). On the field, while some more experienced players were struggling (Yuri Tielemans in particular), Mbadengo was distinguished by an ability to go forward taking risks, rather well out of the opposing pressure and a good pbad game (92% successful yesterday). A breath of fresh air in the scorching climate of the ASM.

Appeared in Ligue 1 against PSG, Mbadengo, who had recently confided on its hatching, has received some praise at the end of the meeting. "There was a good second period of Mbadengo who was shy at first"Henry said in a press conference. Nacer Chadli was a little more talkative. "It's been a few weeks since he's been training with us. This is a young player who has a lot of intensity in his game. It is complete, I think, as well with that without the ball. He has a good pbad, a good speed, a good dribble. With experience, he will go far ». E that's all the harm we wish him!