Monaco ‘will not settle’ for draw against Villa
Monaco manager Adi Hitter on the touchline during the Uefa Champions League, league stage match at Ashburton Grove, London, December 11, 2024
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MONACO boss Adi Hutter insisted his side were determined to upset Aston Villa in the Champions League and not settle for a draw that would take them into the knockout stages.
Villa are currently fifth in the expanded league phase and on course to qualify automatically for the round of 16.
Monaco are three points behind Villa in 16th spot ahead of Tuesday’s penultimate group game at Louis II Stadium.
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