“Restore this confidence on a daily basis in the field”

Decisive eight times this season (4 goals, 4 assists), the attacking midfielder trained at the Academy was at a press conference, two days before the clash against PSG (Wednesday, 9 p.m.).

He had a very solid first part of the season. Author of four goals for as many assists, Maghnes Akliouche was a major offensive asset for AS Monaco. Facing PSG (Wednesday, 9 p.m.), for the last match of the year in Ligue 1 in 2024, the jewel from the Academy will therefore want to shine again to allow the Rouge et Blanc to win. It was with this state of mind that he presented himself at the press conference. Excerpts. ????️

The goal of ending the year well

Paris will be an important match against a great team. They are doing good things in the league and are undefeated. We know that it won't be easy but we will give ourselves the means to put in a good performance to get a result. It is also a team that plays in the Champions League. It will therefore be a high intensity match with great players facing us. We will prepare well.

His performances this season

I only focus on my performances and this season. I just try to give my best every time. It's the objective to progress here, I have everything for it. I get a lot of help on a daily basis, I try to convey this confidence on the pitch. The goal is therefore to try to do good things and to be in constant evolution. It's important for the team and for me too.

Its next step in its evolution

I think I can still improve everywhere, even in terms of statistics, where I can do much better. I also need to continue to improve my ability to repeat efforts on the field. I have enormous room for improvement in many areas. So I have to be attentive to all that because there is a possibility of evolving.

Lessons learned against Arsenal

These are matches that we keep in mind and watch several times because we learn a lot. I learned from the opponent or the atmosphere and facing big European teams. As a young player, there are only good things, the coach is right about that.

It helps us grow and evolve on a personal level. It's a good step and experience for us. We know that these are highly watched and closely observed matches. It's sometimes more complicated when you're a young player. We will have others this season in the Champions League to respond.

Showing these lessons against Paris

I don't know if Paris is the opportunity but matches like Benfica are instructive for us. We have to use it for the next matches so as not to repeat the same mistakes and do certain things better.

Areas to improve against big teams

When we play an opponent like Arsenal for example, we know that there are great players facing us with experience at the European level. They have indeed participated in more matches in the Champions League. It's these little things that make the difference at high level and that's what we must learn for the next tournaments.

His personal goals

Honestly, I don't set too many statistical goals because that can set a certain limit. I know that I am capable of having good statistics, so I will give my best to get them and help the team with that.

The last weeks on the offensive level

I think we manage to create a lot of situations, that remains the main objective. We have to finish our chances, it's something collective and not individual, but we are capable of it. We can all score, we often prove it, and it's important to finish our actions. It's already good to create some, you have to keep that above all.

The title race

We don't focus on that. Our objective is clear, it is to be on the podium in Ligue 1 at the end of the season. Of course, we have high ambitions, and if we can get the title, we will get it. But the goal is to win all the matches and that of Paris is important. As I said, we will prepare well for this meeting and we will give our best to get the three points.

On the physical level

This is one of the things that we must be able to adapt to, which is what we did over these first six months. Playing every 3 days is new for many on this team. We're trying to adapt to it, that's what we wanted, so we're happy with that.

Our bodies get used to it mentally and physically, and little by little, it's interesting for us. It's only good and I hope we can continue to perform at this fairly sustained pace. Personally, I'm trying to adapt, I'm not that young anymore, I'm 22, so I have to do it.

The contribution of Thilo Kehrer

Thilo is one of the captains with Breel and Zak'. He is an executive in this team. I remember from him that he is very positive, it is very important in the locker room to have this type of player. He is always there to support and encourage you, regardless of failures and mistakes. It is useful on and off the field.

His view on this first part of the season

Our start to the season is rather positive. We are tied for third with Marseille and in the race for the Champions League play-offs. With this sustained pace and matches almost every three days, I think it's rather positive even if there is always the possibility of doing better.

The silver medal at the Games

It’s a competition in which there were some strong human moments. We stayed together for several weeks, we formed strong bonds. I remember this group cohesion, we will remember it throughout our lives. This silver medal also brings us together, it's just good memories.