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THIERRY HENRY is certainly stamping his discipline on Monaco's squad after he gave one of his players a death stare for not tucking in a chair.

The former Arsenal striker was given an uphill task of turning around the Ligue 1 side's fortunes when he was appointed boss in October.

 Thierry Henry's passage to the exit was blocked by Badiashile who failed to tuck in his chair
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Thierry Henry's passage to the exit was blocked by Badiashile who failed to tuck in his chairCredit: Twitter@GFFN

With his side second from bottom in the table, the 41-year-old is doing his best to get his leadership qualities across to his side.

And youngster Benoit Badiashile felt the wrath of the Frenchman after the end of a press conference.

After answering questions ahead of Monaco's Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund, both player and manager headed for the exit door.

But Henry's route was blocked because Badiashile, 17, failed to tuck in his chair.

 The Monaco boss looked less than impressed with the young defender
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The Monaco boss looked less than impressed with the young defenderCredit: Twitter@GFFN
 Badiashile then returned to tuck in his chair
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Badiashile then returned to tuck in his chairCredit: Twitter@GFFN

Henry looked less than impressed with his actions and called him back before ordering him to move his chair under the table.

The manager's stare said it all and the young defender gave him a sheepish glance before doing what he was told.

Henry is under no illusions about the size of the challenge facing him at Monaco.

They have crashed out of the Champions League without a whimper after picking up just one point in their opening five matches.

 Benoit Badiashile and Henry answer questions ahead of their Champions League contest
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Benoit Badiashile and Henry answer questions ahead of their Champions League contestCredit: AFP or licensors
 Thierry Henry has a tough job on his hands as Monaco manager
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Thierry Henry has a tough job on his hands as Monaco managerCredit: Reuters
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He also failed to win his first six league matches as boss but a victory against relegation-rivals Amiens in their last outing has given the French side a glimmer of hope that they can climb up the league.

Tonight's clash against Dortmund is followed by an away trip to Lyon on Sunday.

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