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Thierry Henry suspended by Monaco

Sky sources understand Monaco are in talks with Leonardo Jardim to replace Henry

Monaco have suspended head coach Thierry Henry until a final decision is made on his future.

The former Arsenal striker joined the club in October 2018 after the departure of his predecessor, Leonardo Jardim.Sponsored link

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But we understand Monaco are now in talks with Jardim to replace Henry in a shock comeback for the Portuguese boss.

Leonardo Jardim looks set for a surprise comeback as Monaco head coach, having been replaced by Henry

Henry has managed just five wins in all competitions in his three months in charge of the Ligue 1 team, who are in the relegation zone, two points from safety.

Henry is yet to win a home league game, with their last match at the Stade Louis II ending in an embarrassing 3-1 French Cup defeat to Ligue 2 side Metz.

Their previous game there resulted in a dreadful 5-1 league defeat to Strasbourg, meaning Monaco have not won at home since May last season.

Henry – who has won just two of his 12 Ligue 1 matches – was forced to apologise for insulting Strasbourg defender Kenny Lala during their recent league defeat.

Henry's last Monaco Ligue 1 victory came on December 4 at Amiens

Television cameras caught the Frenchman shouting abusive language at Lala as he delayed a throw-in with Strasbourg winning 2-1.

Henry’s assistant Franck Passi (right) will take temporary charge of first-team affairs

Henry’s assistant Franck Passi – who had spells as caretaker boss of Marseille and Lille – will take training on Friday ahead of the home league match against Toulouse on Saturday February 2.

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