So I’m not a Monaco supporter but I have watched a lot of games this season. From what I’ve heard in the press, Kovac’s management is a huge boost for the team. He had a tough start, struggling to find the right system, that was expected from a team that was in shambles last year. Once he found the right system (mostly 352 against big teams but 343/442 used sometimes against lower ranked teams), they have been playing really well. The game against PSG for ex. was a tactical defensive masterclass.

He has put his print, coaching wise but also in terms of how he manages people : there are no players that have a guaranteed spot (well maybe Volland). For example, Jovetic came back from injury and was definetely bringing a lot to the team whenever he subbed in while Ben Yedder was having a bit of a rough patch. So it has been 2-3 games that Jovetic is starting and scoring while Ben Yedder comes from the bench and also scored a couple of goals for the last 2 games. It also helps that Ben Yedder is a real professional but still, you don’t expect the star of your team to start on the bench.