Imminent changes in the group?
After a complicated start to the season, AS Monaco is back in the forefront, both nationally and in Europe. ASM coach Philippe Clement seems to have found the right formula. A recipe that varies very little.
A start to the diesel season. AS Monaco got off to a bad start to their season, in particular by failing at the gates of the group stage of the Champions League during the double confrontation against PSV Eindhoven. The first Ligue 1 matches were on the same source as these European matches, since the Asemist formation chained four matches without success. But since, ASM raised its head. Indeed, the club of the Principality remains on five consecutive victories in the league (against Montpellier, Nantes, Reims, Lyon and Nice). Prestigious successes which allow the Monegasque team to reach fifth place in the ranking. In the Europa League, Monaco are second in their group on the eve of facing Trabzonspor in Turkey to seek qualification for the final phase of the C3. Thus, coach Philippe Clément has apparently found the formula adapted to his workforce. A formula that changes very little.
Indeed, since the start of the season, Philippe Clément has not rotated his workforce much. However, the Belgian technician makes the physical condition of his players a high point of his coaching. Players like Maghnes Akliouche, Malang Sarr, Gelson Martins or rookie Takumi Minamino only play match fights or not at all. The recruits bring to the Monegasque workforce, as the coach explains.“I’m happy with the integration of the rookies, especially since the dressing room has been there for them. I don’t see any difference between the starters and the substitutes, and that’s a very good thing”, he notably named in a press conference, before adding that the group was gaining momentum. “The group is progressing, newcomers need time to adapt and that’s normal! But every team needs time. Our schedule was very tight, and it’s more difficult to perform every three days “he added. What to suggest some changes? The busy schedule, the substitutes at the level of the holders are arguments that could lead to believe in a more regular turnover during the next matches. The first answers will be given this Thursday evening in the Europa League.