Monaco suffered yet another defeat this weekend, against Stade Rennais FC, who started the game two points above 18th placed Monaco.

Rennes took the lead late in the first half, followed by Monaco’s Raggi being sent off. Falcao scored early in the second half to level the game, but Rennes scored again in the 77th minute.

Media pundits have pointed to the transfer policy as the cause of Monaco’s woes. Hardly any of the 2017 Ligue 1 champions are still in the side. The club has made a lot of money from selling stars, but it has relied on replacing them with promising youngsters who need time to shine.

Monaco remains in 18th place in Ligue 1, four points adrift of 17th place.