“It was important to bounce back in Ligue 1” also

Satisfied to obtain a first championship victory in 2025 against Rennes (3-2), despite a final half hour complicated, the Monegasque technician gave his feeling before the media after the meeting.

Three points that make a lot of good! Deprived of success in Ligue 1 since December 7, the players of AS Monaco quickly made the difference against Stade Rennais thanks to a jewel of Maghnes Akliouche, to afford an important victory despite a difficult end of the match (3 -2). A scenario that coach Adi Hütter tried to explain at a press conference. Extracts. ????️

Good evening Coach. Does this victory do good?

First of all, we can be satisfied with this second victory in a row. In our situation, it is important to show that the team also rebounds in the league, after the success against Aston Villa in the Champions League.

It was necessary, and for that I want to congratulate my team! On the other hand, we are guilty that the scoring is 3-2 instead of 4-1 or 5-1, and before that to return to half time everywhere. At 3-1, we were somewhat in difficulty, but in the end the victory is widely deserved.

What was your reaction on the exceptional goal of Maghnes Akliouche?

Wow (smile)! I really said that. An incredible goal huh (in French)! We deserved to open the scoring at that time, and I think it will probably be in the selection of the most beautiful goals in Ligue 1 this season! Everyone wants to see these kinds of goals.

But beyond that, the technical performance of Maghnes was fantastic. I am also happy for the goal of Aleksandr Golovin and that of Mika Biereth, who made a great match today. It makes me happy, even if everything was not perfect tonight.

To come back to the performance of Maghnes, he showed that he was back …

He is an obviously very intelligent and very skilful player, especially in the last 30 meters opposing, where all his decision -making is good. He creates many situations for his partners thanks to his understanding of football. On the goal of Golovin, he perfectly exploits the three against two with the movement of Mika and gives the ball in the right place at the right time.

We may have been able to feel on one or two games that he was tired, but again he is a young player and we are at the heart of a long season. I often repeat it, but having disputed the Olympic Games and without having taken part in the pre-season preparation, it is difficult to continue behind. In any case, I am very happy with his performance tonight and for this incredible goal!

How did you manage the release of Denis Zakaria?

I was happy with the entry of Jordan Teze, who also played this role in the middle against Aston Villa. I have the feeling that he is very comfortable in this position, because he is a good player technically. We could also do better in this sector in the first period, even if Lamine then delivered a decisive pass to Mika Biereth for 2-1, before Denis recovered the ball on that of Golo '.

At that time I was satisfied with our way of playing. We will see who will be available to play in the middle against Inter Milan, hoping that Zak's injury is not too serious.

How do you explain that Mika Biereth was better connected to his partners?

Honestly, he showed the same movements as in Montpellier, but I believe that our numbers 10 and overall his partners have better analyzed his races. This explains why the actions were more fluid, and that he had a lot of opportunities to score.

He should not be fully satisfied when he leaves this match, because he is able to mark two or three tonight, but he made a great first period while keeping the balls well. He sees his teammates well, works a lot for the team, so it's a great promise for the future.