“We can still do better”
Zapping Foot National Top 10 Gambardella Cup winners
AS Monaco can have a smile. This Sunday evening, as part of the 6th day of Ligue 1, the Principality club effectively won on the lawn of its neighbor and rival OGC Nice (1-0). A Riviera derby won thanks to a header from Breel Embolo, which occurred during the second period (69th). A result which comes especially after four games without a win in the league (two draws, two defeats), including the disappointment last Wednesday at Louis-II against Troyes (2-4). Something to appreciate the service at the Allianz Riviera.
“It’s normal that it’s imperfect”
“In the first period, the structure was there, the discipline too, commented Philippe Clément in a post-match press conference. But with the ball, there was not enough confidence, there was a lack of movement in front. I talked about it during the break in the locker room: it was not possible that I had more faith in my players than in themselves. I wanted them to show themselves more, and they did. in the second half. It was much better”, appreciated the Monegasque coach.
“We are at the start of a season, with three new elements in the standard team, with a new game system, it is normal that this is imperfect, also wanted to remind the Belgian technician. There was a lack of automation. It gives a lot of confidence to win here, a derby that is always very important, it’s a prestigious match for us, for our managers, for our supporters. We have taken a beating in recent weeks, because of the circumstances. not the faith, nor the morale. But my players showed in the second half what I want to see. We can still do better”, ended by estimating Philippe Clément.
Verifications expected this week, with two tests on the program: the first day of the Europa League on the lawn of the Red Star in Belgrade on Thursday evening (9 p.m.), then the reception of Olympique Lyonnais at Louis-II on behalf of the 7th day of Ligue 1.
to summarize
AS Monaco can have a smile. This Sunday evening, as part of the 6th day of Ligue 1, the Principality club effectively won on the lawn of its neighbor and rival OGC Nice (1-0). A Riviera derby won thanks to a header from Breel Embolo, which occurred during the second period (69th). A result which comes especially after four games without a win in the league (two draws, two defeats), including the disappointment last Wednesday at Louis-II against Troyes (2-4). What to appreciate the performance at the Allianz Riviera, commented by the Monegasque coach Philippe Clément.