Ansu Fati opens up on Pogba bond before Lorient trip
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
Ansu Fati discussed his friendship with Paul Pogba and AS Monaco's form ahead of Sunday's Ligue 1 fixture at Lorient.
Ansu Fati faced the press at La Turbie on Saturday, a day before AS Monaco travel to Lorient for their seventh Ligue 1 fixture of the season, kicking off at 5.15pm. The Spanish forward arrives in good form, having scored in Thursday's 2-1 Conference League win away at Sofia.
Asked about his relationship with former Monaco teammate Paul Pogba, Fati described the midfielder as a mentor figure. "Paul Pogba is like a big brother to me," he said, reflecting on the bond formed during Pogba's time on the Rocher before his departure.
Fati also touched on his own trajectory in the game, addressing questions about his form and ambitions both at club level and on the wider international stage. With Monaco looking to build momentum domestically after their European result in Bulgaria, the Lorient fixture represents a chance to carry that confidence into Ligue 1 competition.