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Monaco : Martins compare Kovac à Simeone

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In check at Atletico Madrid (2018-2019), Gelson Martins (26 years old, 8 games and 1 goal in L1 this season) had not adapted to the philosophy of Diego Simeone. A few years later, AS Monaco coach Niko Kovac also emphasized the defensive retreat. But this time, the Croatian speech goes better with the winger.

“Niko Kovac gave me time and the opportunity to show myself, explained the Portuguese to Nice-Matin. He spoke to me, showed me the way. It was a trigger for me. I felt that he gave me his trust and that allowed me to free myself. () I’m a very shy person. Sometimes it gives some people the impression that I’m sure of myself. ‘reverse. I need to feel the confidence of my coach to give it back in the best possible way on the pitch. “

Before and after Gelson Martins, many other rookies struggled to adjust under Simeone.

Read 2.326 times – by Eric Bethsy on 10/16/2021 at 12:41 pm


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