AS Monaco have hit out at plans to host a Coupe de France tie at Stade Michel d'Ornano between Granville and Marseille, the day before their scheduled clash with Caen in Ligue 1.
The Coupe de France match has been moved to the larger stadium from Granville's tiny home ground of Stade Louis-Dior following the club's fairytale run into the final eight of the competition, where they are now looking to claim the scalp of 10-time winners Marseille.
Monaco made their annoyance clear through a statement on their website, which read: "AS Monaco wish to express their displeasure following the scheduling of the quarter-final of the Coupe de France between Granville and Marseille to the day before out league match on the same pitch against Caen.
"We cannot understand it, as the pitch at Stade d'Ornano already appeared in poor condition in the last game against Rennes.
"Such a series of meetings in less than 24 hours on the same ground in winter, and with the possibility of extra-time, would be catastrophic for the spectacle of the game and would be a reckless risk to the health of the players.
"AS Monaco hope the authorities will realise this grotesque situation and take the necessary measures at a time when French football claims to improve its competitiveness and attractiveness."