AS Monaco won a friendly preseason match against Coventry City with a score of 5-0, after initially testing its strengths against the Bruges Circle. The team was able to evaluate new players and tactics, including the first steps of recruit Eric Dier wearing the Monaco jersey. Young Saïmon Bouabré was particularly impressed, while Maghnes Akliouche scored a triple, making a big contribution to the victory. The match took place under the watchful eye of Dmitry Rybolovlev, demonstrating the importance attached to this evaluation period for the preparation of the upcoming season.

The initial composition of AS Monaco for the first half included Majecki as goaltender, Teze, Singo, Salisu, Ouattara in defense, Minamino, Zakaria (Captain), Camara, Bouabré in midfield, and Brunner, Biereth in attack. The second half saw tactical changes with the entry into play of Diatta, Dier, Kehrer (Captain), C.Henrique, Golovin, Bamba, Akliouche, Ben Seghiir, Michal and Embolo, allowing the coach to evaluate different combinations and give playing time to a wider range of players.

This friendly victory highlights the team’s potential and the depth of its staff. The positive performances of players like Bouabré and Akliouche, as well as the successful integration of Dier, are encouraging signs for the coming season. The match tested different strategies and strengthened team cohesion before the official competitions began. AS Monaco seems well prepared to meet the challenges ahead.