AS Monaco: Niko Kovac only retains one chosen, the victory
ASM returned to victory on Thursday evening against Sturm Graz in the Europa League.
In difficulty in Ligue 1, AS Monaco was able to bounce back this Thursday in the Europa League. Without shining, ASM Nikovac won and provided the essentials at home against Sturm Graz. In a pool also made up of PSV and Real Sociedad, the Principality’s club was well inspired to take the three points for its public against the most modest team of this group on paper, in order not to get into difficulty from the first day.
OL and Monaco start well
AS Monaco won thanks to a goal from Krépin Diatta in the second half. Niko Kovac’s men pushed but lacked precision in the last move and finally had to settle for a 1-0 success. This victory will do good in the minds of AS Monaco who hope they will relaunch their season and restore confidence before the trip to the derby against Nice this weekend.
At a press conference, Niko Kovac admitted to having appreciated the result, much less the manner: “We knew we could rely on a good workforce. That’s what we ran. We knew that Sturm Graz were good defensively. We won the match, that’s the most important. I hope this will give confidence to the whole team. We are not necessarily confident on our side on the offensive level. “
Not to miss
“Two changes were expected at the break, including that of Gelson Martins, who has played every three days since the start of the season. But overall, it was not a good game. I hope the victory goes to us. With Golovin or Sidibé, the face of the team is different, it is a fact. But it is the case for all the teams.Added the former Bayern Munich coach.
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Niko Kovac congratulated Krépin Diatta: “Krépin Diatta has had a difficult time. I’m happy for him that he scored a decisive goal. We know we are in a difficult situation. Every duel, every pass is difficult. It’s very different from the last season. We must continue to work and fight to reverse the trend. We are aware (of) that we have problems in the finish. He also misses a bit of luck. You have to work. The players are also irritated. We have to work to get out of this situation “.
“As I said yesterday, the Austrian clubs are working well. It was a very difficult game for us. It is normal for a team which plays away to play in low block. Moreover, this formation has I’m used to playing more in the transition to create chances. I’m sure Sturm Graz will cause problems for the other teams in the pool. “, concluded the ASM coach. From now on, Monaco will have to confirm their return to form in Ligue 1 where they are in 16th place in the standings.