Tottenham aim to exploit shaky Monaco defence in the Champions League | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur will aim to return to their best when they travel to Monaco for Wednesday night’s Champions League clash.

Thomas Frank’s men have collected four points from their opening two Champions League matches but arrive in Monaco under pressure after another stuttering Premier League display at the weekend.

Their 2-1 home defeat to Aston Villa was the third time in four games that they have dropped points, a reminder that consistency remains their primary obstacle this season.

Despite flashes of promise, Tottenham’s recent form has been undermined by lapses in focus and a lack of cutting edge in attack.

They took an early lead against Villa but faded as the game went on. The result left them still searching for the fluency that characterised their early European performances.

The Champions League has provided some respite. A late own goal salvaged a 2-2 draw away to Bodo/Glimt last time out after an opening victory over Villarreal.

They are unbeaten in six consecutive Champions League group or league-phase matches and have not lost away from home this season, excluding their Super Cup defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

Frank will expect his players to rediscover the composure and control that have too often eluded them domestically, but Wednesday’s hosts are a side still trying to find their footing.

Monaco recently appointed Sebastien Pocognoli as manager after sacking Adi Hutter, and his first game in charge ended in a 1-1 draw with Angers at the weekend.

It was Monaco’s third successive stalemate in all competitions and another reminder of their defensive frailty, as they remain without a clean sheet this season.

Their Champions League campaign has also started shakily, following a 4-1 loss to Club Brugge with a 2-2 draw against Manchester City.

This fixture is a valuable opportunity for Tottenham to reassert its authority and regain momentum.

A victory would not only strengthen their position in Europe but also serve as a timely statement of intent after a patchy run of domestic form.