Takumi Minamino: "We learned a lot against Arsenal"
He scored his first goal as a Monégasque in Reims, in September 2022. Since, Takumi Minamino has become a key member of the team and has appeared in 17 games this season, scoring three goals and providing two assists. On the eve of another trip to Champagne, the Japanese midfielder spoke at the press conference with the desire to pick up the three points. Extraits. 🎙️
The loss to Arsenal
I’m not really thinking of this defeat as one which will break our momentum, we learned a lot from that. The young players will gain experience from this kind of match. We still have to play two matches in the Champions League, so we’ll see what happens .
Les deux parades exceptionnelles de Majecki face à Gabriel Jesus 🫨#ARSASM | #UCL pic.twitter.com/B4P3bJ0fn8
— CANAL+ Foot (@CanalplusFoot) December 11, 2024
His relationship with Keito Nakamura and Junya Ito
I haven’t contacted them yet, but I have a good relationship with them. I know they are in good fomr and that they are key players in the Reims squad. I am happy to be able to play against them.
Last season, during the Asian Cup, we watched the match between the two teams together. We lost so it’s a kind of revenge that’s in mind for me tomorrow night. I think Japanese fans will watch the game because they are also known in the country.
The statistics
I think I’ve has a good start to the season (three goals and two assists, editor’s note). But as an offensive player, I want to have more goals or assists to help the team win the different matches we will play.
Le premier but de la saison des Rouge & Blanc signé @takumina0116 🌟🔝
‣ #ASMASSE pic.twitter.com/Zg3QmFqZMY
— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) August 19, 2024
Close the gap with PSG
I hope so in any case, but we have to do several things first to achieve this. Above all, we have to win the next matches and stay close to Paris. We have to be 100% focused on Saturday. Are we better than last year? I hope so. In any case, we have to prove it and show it at the end of the season. But for now, it is too early to say.
On Maghnes Akliouche
When I arrived at the Club, I noticed him straight away, he was the best young player in the team. He has huge potential and he showed it last year against several teams. He is always humble, he is a good player but also a good person above all. I am sure he will have a good future so I am happy to be able to play with him.
On Eliesse Ben Seghir
He is one of the best players in the team, and while we certainly play in the same position, our profiles are different. He plays more in a style where he is glued to the touchline, asks for the ball and can create something at any time of the game. This competition is a good thing, because with our different profiles, the coach now has several options.
La relance de Vandi 🪄
Le travail de Maghnes ⚡
Le jeu sans ballon de George 👀👉 Eliesse Ben Seghir s'offre un doublé et fait basculer la rencontre dans les dernières minutes 😍🇲🇦 pic.twitter.com/Q8QJmkh1K1
— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) November 11, 2024
On the fixtures
The schedule is not easy, especially this week because we have two away games. But as a professional footballer, these are normal things so we have to focus on ourselves, recover well and eat well.
