Oleg Petrov explained why AS Monaco chose to part ways with Niko Kovac this winter. He claims to have conducted a deep analysis to arrive at this decision.

At a press conference, the Monegasque vice-president justified the technician’s departure a few days ago: “This change is the result of a great analysis. We had a good first season and Niko is doing a lot to set up the first phase of our sporting project, for that we thank him. Now opens a new chapter, always in the extension of our project, he indicated to the journalists present. The objective was to stay on the podium and we have invested a lot in the players, the squad, in the club in general. We wanted to start this season like we finished the last one. We don’t want 6th place, it’s not enough. There is the standings, the results, but also the work on the field and the development of our players, Niko has done a lot, but we need a new stage so that all the cursors are placed higher. “

“Something had to be changed to continue to progress”

He doesn’t think ASM is more volatile than other clubs: “There are clubs which must react quickly and we cannot waste time because we have the pressure of the supporters, the shareholders… I do not think that we show instability. Look, the sports management remains, Paul Mitchell remains, I remain, but something had to be changed to continue to progress. Could we continue with Niko? Yes, we could. But I think we needed change to guarantee more success ”, he continued.

AS Monaco is currently at 6^e position in the Ligue 1 standings. She has 29 points in 19 games. Paul Mitchell took stock of the winter transfer window.