The reactions of Ben Seghir and Teze after the win over Le Havre

Delighted to take the three points after a third match in eight days, the Monaco attacking midfielder and right back spoke in the mixed zone after their team's victory (3-1).

A third win in eight days! After their latest at home against Le Havre (3-1), the Rouge et Blanc collect 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 questions from journalists.🎙️

Good evening Eliesse. It was important to win this match after the win over Barcelona…

Yes, it’s always hard to play a third game in a week, but we managed to do the job and get three points, that’s the main thing. The coach repeats that the contribution of the bench is always important in any game, because it’s surely one of the substitutes who will unlock 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 curl it. 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 curl it. It allowed the team to score, so I’m happy. Will the opponents get used to it? No, I still try to vary my play, we work on that in training, to be able to cause as many problems as possible and not be predictable.

This match had all the makings of a trap match…

We can 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 being injured 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 period away was to strengthen myself physically. When I started playing in Ligue 1, I was perhaps a little frail, so I tried to work on my weaknesses, to be as complete as possible.

The reaction of Jordan Teze

Good evening Jordan. A second start and a goal for you, it’s a dream debut with AS Monaco…

Yes, it’s the second time I’ve started, 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 team’s drop in form at the end of the first half?

We made a lot of bad passes, we had lost control of the match at that point. But we knew that if we got back on track and if we put in some intensity, then we could win.

We have good players on the bench, whether against Barcelona or today. We know that when a player comes on, he gives a different sort of energy.

Jordan TezeOn the match

Can you tell us about your goal?

The coach likes attacking positions for the full-backs, so I was there. I saw that, luckily , Taki’ was able to cut the ball back to cross and I just had to tap the ball in.

Can you tell us about Eliesse Ben Seghir coming on?

We have good players on the bench, whether against Barcelona or today. We know that when a player comes on, he gives a different sort of energy. Eliesse came on and 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).