Of course, it feels great. It was a very important match for us, especially ahead of the next game against Paris Saint-Germain, one we can approach with confidence because tonight, by staying very united, we managed to hold on to the win. It was a complete performance that came at the right time, ahead of a big European clash against the defending champions.
Indeed, it’s one of my strengths. If I’m here at AS Monaco, it’s also to bring my know-how. Technical skills and taking initiative are part of that! I feel good, and it was very important to regain my rhythm by playing matches regularly. I’m grateful that the coach, Sébastien Pocognoli, is giving me this opportunity.
Comment s’est passée ton intégration ?
The players helped me a lot to settle in quickly. It’s a very good group - they supported me and made things easier. Furthermore, I already knew Ansu Fati a bit because I played with him at Brighton and he has guided me throughout this process.
Yes, they are the defending champions and everyone knows the potential of this team. They have great players, but the most important thing is to focus on our club and what we know how to do. When we host Paris Saint-Germain, we’ll need to bring the same ingredients and have confidence in our ability.
Simon Adingra
Yes, they are the defending champions and everyone knows the potential of this team. They have great players, but the most important thing is to focus on our club and what we know how to do. When we host Paris Saint-Germain, we’ll need to bring the same ingredients and have confidence in our ability.
It’s also the kind of match where you want to shine in, right?
The Champions League - everyone dreams of playing in that competition. It’s always special, and this brace against Nantes will allow me to play with confidence. I thank the coach for the trust he places in me, and it’s up to me to keep this momentum going.
Wout Faes' reaction
I think we got off to a very good start. It was perhaps the best first half-hour of our season because there was a lot of quality with the ball. At the end of the first half, with the experience we have on the field, we could probably manage certain moments better, but that’s football. The important thing is that we fought hard and were solid at the back.
Is it a positive to have been able to endure and suffer together?
Of course. Especially since, in the end, we didn’t concede many chances, which is very important. On Tuesday, we have a crucial match in front of our fans against Paris Saint-Germain. What we showed today is encouraging, and we are on the right track, so we need to maintain this momentum for the Champions League!
The coach asks us to change our system depending on how the matches unfold, and it’s very important to have multiple options as well as the ability to adapt during the game. That’s what we do, and it makes us more unpredictable and complete. I enjoy playing this way.
Wout Faes
Very good. It was important for me to return quickly after my injury. Being able to do so tonight feels really good. The coach asks us to change our system depending on how the matches unfold, and it’s very important to have multiple options as well as the ability to adapt during the game. That’s what we do, and it makes us more unpredictable and complete. I enjoy playing this way.
How are you approaching the match against Paris Saint-Germain?
We know they are the defending champions, and we’ll need to be at more than 100% if we want to win. But we believe in ourselves after the great performance (against Nantes). I’m very happy I'll be able to take part in this match, and we will give our maximum for the team.
He scored two goals that did us a lot of good. But beyond that, he worked hard defensively for the team, and that’s essential.
Wout Faes
He scored two goals that did us a lot of good. But beyond that, he worked hard defensively for the team, and that’s essential. We’ll need to continue defending well together, just as we did tonight, in the upcoming matches.
