Monaco vs Caen preview - Jardim seeks spark to fire Monaco

Monaco coach Leonardo Jardim insists he is working hard on his side's attacking play in order to improve their goalscoring return as they enter an important month.

Ligue 1's eighth-placed side have scored just 15 goals in 13 matches, with just six in as many games at home.

"For the moment we are working to be more effective in front of goal," Jardim told a press conference.

The coach is hoping to get more out of striker Lacina Traore, who has scored once in five appearances since a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a hamstring injury, but the Ivory Coast international retains his confidence.

"Lacina Traore has not played for a year but presses and works hard. He is a striker," he added.

Monaco's five forwards have contributed six goals between them this season but midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia admits the rest of the team have to chip in.

"I need to improve my offensive contribution to help the team by scoring more and delivering assists," he said.

"For now I have difficulty creating opportunities so I have to work harder.

"Before I did not think enough about this. I thought there were other players to do it.

"This is an important month. The goal is to move up the rankings before Christmas. We always aim for the top three places."

While Monaco are looking to return to domestic football after the international break with a win after two draws in the league visitors Caen are hoping to end a two-match losing run.

The Ligue 1 strugglers are only out of the relegation on goal difference but have actually scored as many as Saturday's opponents.