concerned by speculation over his future as his
side close in on the Ligue 1 title.
The leaders can win the title on Sunday with a
point against Lille if defending champions Paris
Saint-Germain are beaten at Saint-Etienne.
A win for Monaco would practically guarantee a
first Ligue 1 triumph since 2000 regardless of
PSG's result, given that they hold a three-point
lead at the top and a vastly superior goal
difference, plus a game in hand.
Jardim's future has come under scrutiny following
fresh reports in France that he is wanted by Arsenal
to replace Arsene Wenger, but the 42-year-old
wants no distractions ahead of the weekend.
"The most important thing is the match, not what is
happening around us or on other pitches," he told a
news conference.
"The future? All my energy is focused on the end of
the season, not what will happen next. The only
thing that matters to me is my job.
"My message to the players is not to listen to the
atmosphere, the people... Football is only on the
pitch.
"We're close but nothing is done yet. We must
continue on our way, with our work, keeping our
concentration and not relaxing.
"As long as we're not champions, we have to stay
focused. A lot is being said on the outside, there
are congratulations, but this is not the way to
understand football. I'm speaking from experience.
We must pass this message to everyone, especially
our supporters.
"This title may be the biggest for most of the
players and staff members here so far. It's worth
being focused until the end to get it."
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