It was with each disappointment and pleasure that the 2 Monaco goalscorers this night appeared within the blended zone after their elimination within the Champions League playoff towards Paris.
They exited the Champions League with honour. After placing up an amazing struggle and as soon as once more taking part in with a numerical drawback, the AS Monaco gamers within the Champions League return leg (2-2). It was due to this fact with a mixture of disappointment and pleasure that the 2 goalscorers, and , spoke within the blended zone. Excerpts. 🎙️
Good night, Maghnes. How do you’re feeling after coming so near qualifying?
In fact there’s disappointment and frustration as a result of we had the power to safe qualification. I don’t assume we lacked depth; it’s primarily the purple playing cards in each the primary and second legs that harm us. We performed almost 90 minutes with 10 males. We responded effectively in so many areas, and we could be pleased with our efficiency. We have to be taught from matches like this as a result of we proved what we’re able to reaching towards prime groups.
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In fact, we have to take classes from this match, particularly concerning our mindset and the standard of our play, in an effort to end the season strongly. We additionally have to be taught from our errors to enhance, that’s the aim. We face PSG once more subsequent week, and we’ll give all the pieces as soon as extra.
It looks like reliving the same state of affairs to Benfica final season.
It’s certainly considerably the identical We gave all the pieces, and sadly, it didn’t work out. We now have a younger squad, and we have to use these sorts of matches to carry out higher subsequent time.
Ought to the three matches towards PSG this season serve to construct a basis to assist climb again up the standings?
In fact, we have to take classes from this match, particularly concerning our mindset and the standard of our play, in an effort to end the season strongly. We additionally have to be taught from our errors to enhance, that’s the aim. We face PSG once more subsequent week, and we’ll give all the pieces as soon as extra.
What directions did the coach offer you concerning your positioning?
I had fairly a little bit of freedom on this match, and I believe it confirmed. I used to be principally near Balo, however I may additionally transfer out of my zone. This sort of scenario is at all times extra satisfying for me. In matches like this, you at all times count on the important thing gamers within the staff to step up. I used to be decided to be current, and I’ll attempt to replicate this efficiency sooner or later. I at all times need to enhance; I’m studying every single day.
I believe we performed very effectively, particularly within the first half, the place we had been rewarded by scoring earlier than the break. We had a very good plan for the second half, however identical to within the first leg, we bought one other purple card, and so they scored instantly afterwards. General, the sensation is one in every of unhappiness, however we confirmed everybody that we had been able to profitable.
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Jordan Teze’s response
Good night, Jordan. What’s the total feeling tonight?
I’m misplaced for phrases as a result of I believe we performed very effectively, particularly within the first half, the place we had been rewarded by scoring earlier than the break. We had a very good plan for the second half, however identical to within the first leg, we obtained one other purple card, and so they scored instantly afterwards. The general feeling is one in every of unhappiness, however we confirmed everybody that we had been able to profitable, despite the fact that many individuals had mentioned it might be simple for PSG. They comprehend it wasn’t a simple qualification, however that’s soccer, plain and easy. All of it comes right down to small particulars.
This makes it the third time you’ve troubled PSG this season.
I believe we’ve . Sadly, we didn’t win, and that’s what issues in soccer. We nonetheless have yet another match towards them this season right here in per week within the league. Will probably be a rematch.
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These latest matches promise good issues for the long run.
Precisely. We’ve been exhibiting our true face and character over the previous few weeks, like in and this two-legged tie towards PSG. We’ll want to provide 100% of our skills till the tip of the season and play like we did tonight, the place we made them doubt themselves. There are nonetheless 11 league matches to go. It’s a great distance, and we’ll struggle to safe a spot in Europe.