“Give everything to win this last match”
On the eve of the last match of the year 2021 for the Red and White, with the reception of the Stade Rennais at the Stade Louis-II for the 19th day of the championship (Wednesday, 9 p.m.), the German side appeared in front of the media .
Completing the go phase well. After having validated AS Monaco’s qualification for the round of 16 of the Coupe de France against Red Star (2-0 success), the Rouge et Blancs are preparing to put on their crampons for the last time of the year. . This Wednesday evening (kick-off 9 p.m. on Canal + Sport), Ismail Jakobs’ teammates indeed welcome Stade Rennais for the shock of the 19th day of Ligue 1. With the ambition to finish in style. This was confirmed by the German international hopeful (9 caps) at a pre-match press conference. Extracts.
On his recent performances
I don’t think there was a particular click here. I just believe that I needed time to adapt, to progress, and to assimilate the instructions of the coach. The sequence of matches did me good at this level. Today things are getting better and better, I feel very good.
Competition with Caio Henrique
I think the competition is generally a good choice for us, but more generally for the group. We always try to give the best of ourselves and make it difficult to choose a coach. We push each other with Caio to always improve, so the competition is really healthy between us.
When I signed here, I had a discussion with the coach, who explained to me that it was a difficult championship. This was a surprise for me, because the physical level is indeed very high, but I am now well adapted.
AS Monaco defender
The shock against Rennes
All Ligue 1 matches are difficult, but this Stade Rennais team is certain to be one of the best teams in the championship. We will give everything to try to win this match. I tell you that everyone can be motivated in the team.
❤️🇲🇨 @AS_Monaco pic.twitter.com/ydkAqsaybR
– Ismail Jakobs (@IsmailJakobs) December 19, 2021
On the level of Ligue 1
When I signed here, I had a discussion with the coach, who explained to me that it was a difficult championship. This was a surprise for me, because the physical level is indeed very high, but I am now well adapted.
Preparation during the break
We have a plan to follow, a course program that the staff has concocted for us. We have a short week of rest before resuming training at the end of December. Personally, I will be returning to Germany with my family during the holidays.
His opinion on the Coupe de France draw
I know from German Cup matches that any matchup can be complicated against a team from a lower division, regardless of the opponent. I share the coach’s analysis, we will have to be very careful and take the measure of this Quevilly-Rouen team to take this new step.
I get along very well with Alexander and Kevin, the other German speakers. They helped me a lot in my integration. I am also very close to Myron Boadu. But overall I get along really well with everyone in the locker room.
AS Monaco defender
Coach instructions
The coach’s vision of me has not changed since the start of the season. I just think he gave me time to adapt and perform. He always gave me his confidence and didn’t put any particular pressure on me. He believed in me and for me that is the most important.
Her best memory and her friends in the locker room
I think my greatest memory so far in Monaco is my signature here. Because I was with my family and it was really a special moment for me. Then I get along necessarily very well with Alexander and Kevin, the other German speakers. They helped me a lot in my integration. I am also very close to Myron Boadu. But overall, I get along very well with everyone in the locker room, the mood is very good in this group. We are helped a lot. We talked a lot, exchanged our points of view, but not only with the rookies, with the whole team.
𝑻𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒃𝒍𝒆 👀#WelcomeIsmail pic.twitter.com/5ovXlLcMYE
– AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) July 12, 2021