Delighted to take the three points after a third match in eight days, the Monaco attacking midfielder and right-back reacted in the mixed zone after their team’s victory (3-1).
The third victory in eight days! After their new home success against Le Havre (3-1), the Red and Whites have collected three additional points and continue their very good start to the season. Satisfied with their performances, Eliesse Ben Seghir and Jordan Teze stopped in the mixed zone to answer journalists’ questions. Excerpts ????️
Good evening Eliesse. It was important to win this match after the victory against Barcelona…
Yes, it’s always hard to play a third match in a week, but we managed to do the job and win the three points, that’s the main thing.The coach repeats that the contribution of the bench is always important in any match, because it is surely one of the substitutes who will unblock the situation. At half-time, his instructions were to try to change the situation.
They call it ‘The Special’ in the locker room, when I come inside and roll it in. It allowed the team to score, so I’m happy.
Eliesse Ben SeghirOn his goal
Tell us about your goal that changed the game!
They call it “The Special” in the locker room, when I come inside and I wrap it. It allowed the team to score, so I’m happy. Will the opponents get used to it? NWell, I still try to vary it, we work on that in training, to be able to cause as many problems as possible and not be predictable.
This meeting had all the makings of a trap match.
You could say that, but we knew not to neglect the opposing team. It was a very good team that caused us problems, and we knew how to meet expectations so we are happy with this victory.
How do you work for the team?
Last year, the coach wanted me to defend a little more, I had to add that to my palette. Today I tried to help the team both defensively and offensively, it allows me to be even more efficient. Sometimes there are games where you have to defend more, maybe that was the case against Barcelona.
It was very difficult for me, because I’m not necessarily used to getting injured so I took it badly. (…) When I started in Ligue 1, I was perhaps a little frail, so I tried to work on my weaknesses, to be as complete as possible.
Eliesse Ben SeghirOn his injuries last year
How did you experience those months of absence last season?
It was very difficult for me, because I’m not necessarily used to getting injured so I took it badly. But thanks to the staff, the coach and my teammates, I was able to get back in shape and I’m happy to be able to help them today.
The goal of this convalescence was to strengthen myself physically. When I started in Ligue 1, I was perhaps a little frail, so I tried to work on my weaknesses, to be as complete as possible.
Jordan Teze’s reaction
Good evening Jordan. Second start and a goal for you, it’s a dream debut with AS Monaco…
Yes, it’s the second time I’m a starter, I’m very happy to be able to play for this great team. We played well today, even if the end of the first half wasn’t good. But in the end we won and took the three points, that’s the most important thing.
How do you explain the drop in performance at the end of the first period?
We made a lot of bad passes, we had lost control of the game at that point. But we knew that if we got back on track and put in some intensity, then we could win.
Yes, we played well against Barça, now it was another match that we also had to win. For us, it was very important to keep this good dynamic, we will see how far we can go.
Jordan TezeOn the meeting
Can you tell us about your goal?
The coach likes the attacking positioning of the full-backs, so I was there. I saw that, luckily, Taki’ was able to take the ball to cross and I just had to push the ball.
Can you tell us about Eliesse Ben Seghir’s entry?
We have good players on the bench, whether against Barcelona or today. We know that when a player comes on, he gives another energy. Eliesse came on and he scored. I play against him in training, and I can tell you that he is a very good player, he dribbles a lot. It’s fair game when we face each other (smile).
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