Henry: 'We are not in a situation that allows us to laugh'

While he was an almost instant success in his playing days at Monaco, it remains to be seen if he will be able to do the same in the dugout, particularly after he lost his first league game in charge.

Despite reaching the semi-finals just two years ago, the 'Monegasgues' are facing an uphill battle to even be able to get out of their Champions League group.

The former Barcelona player, who won the competition in 2009, faces his first test as a coach in Europe's elite competition on Wednesday against Club Brugge, and has admitted that it will not be easy to turn the team's fortunes around.

"We are not in a situation that allows us to laugh but we work in humility, respect and joy," he told Monaco's official website.

"We produced a game in Strasbourg but that did not turn in our favour with the injury of Falcao and the red card of Grandsir. We seek a victory to get more confidence. We are here to work.

"Club Brugge is a team that fights from beginning to end. They defend together, they attack together. We will try to block them. After Strasbourg it's good to play again quickly. The Champions League is a dream, we must take this competition as a chance to regain confidence."