Ranieri admits admiration for lowly Ajaccio

Ajaccio have not won in 10 matches and sit second-last in Ligue 1 with just nine points from 16 matches but Ranieri said he is adamant third-placed Monaco must be 'focused and motivated' to defeat the Corsicans.

Ranieri was impressed by how Ajaccio performed in their 1-1 draw with Bastia in the Derby Corse on Wednesday where they fought back to claim a point despite losing Joshua Nadeau to a red card in the 62nd minute.

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