AS Monaco coach Philippe Clément expects “a difficult match” against Lille
The game against Lille
“I expect a difficult match against a team that lost 3-0. I don’t like this kind of match because there is always a reaction from the opponent. Especially since Lille are better at home They’ve only lost three times this season at home, so we’ll have to be very focused. (Sanches, Yilmaz) do not change anything. When I see the Lille team, they have substitutes with a lot of quality. I spoke with Onana at the start of the season to come to Bruges but he was already in contact with Lille. He has a great future.”
Turnover
“The possibility of seeing Matazo or Diop go on to a second start despite the comebacks? That’s a difficult question for a coach. I have an idea for the base XI for Friday but training sessions can make me change my mind. ‘ opinion. For example, I didn’t think that six months ago Jakobs could be at this level on the left wing. He proved in training and that’s why he got more playing time on the last matches”.
The fact of having always believed in it
“The players trusted me, it’s important. I wouldn’t have said anything if I didn’t think it was possible. The qualities were there, but it’s never a guarantee. I always believed to the potential of the players even if there were also a lot of things to improve, which is normal in a fairly young group. Above all, we needed ambitious players, who wanted to work hard, to improve.”
The medical point
“Wissam (Ben Yedder) was not in training this morning for positive personal reasons but I can’t say more. Ruben Aguilar (out against Angers) is fine, he trained normally. Gelson (Martins ) is suspended but he had a very slim chance of being able to play anyway.”