That result left the 2017 French champions – who were also runners-up last season – second bottom of the standings and three points adrift of safety.

Monaco, who have signed Cesc Fabregas, Naldo, Fode Toure and Lyle Foster this month, were also knocked out of the Coupe de France on Tuesday night, losing 3-1 at home to Ligue 2 Metz.

Henry issued a rallying call in the wake of that defeat, saying this weekend's clash with Dijon is going to be "war", but on Thursday night Monaco decided to suspend the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000 winner.

The club announced that assistant coach Franck Passi will take charge of training on Friday.

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