Mohammed Salisu criticises Monaco attackers after costly draw in Paphos

Mohammed Salisu criticised Monaco’s frontline after an injury-time own goal turned a difficult night in Paphos into another frustrating result for the Ligue 1 side.

Salisu addressed the media moments after the final whistle and delivered a sharp breakdown of the team’s problems.

The defender highlighted strong work at the back and insisted Monaco’s attackers must show a stronger mindset during key moments of matches.

“We defend well. We just need players with the right mentality,” Salisu said in the mixed zone.

“Players must fight for the full 90 minutes. Our defence stays organised, we run, and we support each other.

The attack doesn’t follow that same mentality. Finishing chances becomes harder, and recovering to defend becomes even harder.

The team needs a better attitude up front.”

The comments targeted the attacking unit directly and added tension to a squad already dealing with repeated setbacks.

Monaco suffer through a worrying run, with ten goals conceded across their last three matches, and pressure continues to increase inside the camp.

Salisu’s remarks arrive at a sensitive moment. The team searches for rhythm, yet performances remain inconsistent.

The back line works with cohesion, but attacking play lacks sharpness and urgency. Salisu believes that imbalance hurts Monaco during crucial phases of matches.

The remarks also create a new storyline ahead of the weekend. PSG visit the Stade Louis-II on Saturday, and the timing of this internal criticism intensifies scrutiny.

Monaco’s attackers now enter the fixture under an additional spotlight, with expectations rising sharply after Salisu’s public challenge.

The Ghanaian defender refused to dilute the message or hide his frustration.

His assessment placed responsibility firmly on the shoulders of the forwards.

Monaco now face the task of responding on the pitch while managing the fallout from a rare moment of open internal criticism.