Inevitably disappointed after the new away defeat conceded to Rennes (2-0), the Flemish technician appeared at a press conference, a few moments after the match.
Another complicated encounter. Dominated by a realistic Stade Rennais, AS Monaco lost 2-0 in Brittany, before the last day of the championship against Toulouse, which will be crucial for Europe. After the match, Philippe Clement tried to find the words at a press conference. Extracts. 🎙
Hello Philip. How do you feel after this defeat?
Stade Rennais has been in a good dynamic in recent weeks. It’s a team that has a lot of weapons offensively. The organization was generally good with us, but obviously not on the two goals conceded and a few phases.
I also saw players who are not at the top of their confidence, it was quite obvious in certain situations. We will now have to work hard during this last week to bring back the three points against Toulouse.
AS Monaco coach
We were focused on getting the job done, but up front we failed to use the spaces Rennes were leaving. We had a few chances on set pieces, but not enough on transitions.
Do you feel angry?
I’m not angry, because I’ve seen players who have given everything to take points here. But I also saw players who are not at the top of their confidence, it was quite obvious in certain situations. We will now have to work hard during this last week to bring back the three points against Toulouse and look at the results of the other meetings.
Our destiny is clear for this final week: give all our energy for the Club’s supporters and all the people who love AS Monaco!
About Toulouse
Tonight you no longer have your destiny in hand to win Europe…
It’s a fact, but it’s up to us to work hard to win this last meeting at the Stade Louis-II. I saw all week but also during the game tonight that the players wanted to do everything to win, even those who came on during the game. Our destiny is clear for this final week: to give all our energy for the supporters of the Club and all the people who love AS Monaco!
It would be very difficult not to compete in a continental competition next year…
Yes of course ! But we are not there yet. Everyone, be it the staff, the players, the supporters and the management, is not happy with the results of recent weeks and our place in the standings.
It’s not about physics, especially when you play one game a week. I would talk more about confidence. You have to prove first and foremost that you can regain the upper hand and win against Toulouse.
On the team’s downturn
It’s a tough time, after having had better times this season. I remember we were fighting for second place not long ago. But the level of the team has actually dropped.
How to explain this?
It’s not about physics, especially when you play one game a week. I would speak more of a lack of confidence. You have to prove first and foremost that you can regain the upper hand and win against Toulouse.
2023-05-27 22:08:24
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