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Between 2010 and 2012 Ricardo Moniz and Niko Kovac together for Red Bull Salzburg. First in the field of youth and later as a team of coaches of the first team, with whom they won the Austrian double in 2012. Meanwhile Moniz works for the Slovak club AS Trencin, Kovac took over at FC Bayern as Jupp Heynckes coach .
In the interview, Moniz remembers the hour with Kovac. He talks about intense discussions about the treatment of difficult types, the importance of hardness and the aura of Kovac.
SPOX: Mr. Moniz, when you became head of the junior division of the five Red Bull clubs in 2010, Niko Kovac coach of RB Salzburg Juniors. What was your first impression of him?
Ricardo Moniz: That he knows exactly what he wants. Niko is a leader who accepts without a doubt and no defeats. He expresses a winning mentality no matter if he coaches the second team of RB Salzburg or FC Bayern.
SPOX: How did he tactically align his team at that time?
Moniz: His team played a game of pure power, very dominant and focused on ball possession. Nikos football ideas could be seen immediately. One thing was very important to him, and he always repeated: "I always need a six! I always need hedge!" [194559] SPOX: In April of their first season together in the club were coaches Huub Stevens and sports director Dietmar Beiersdorfer dismissed
Moniz: That came to me very suddenly and surprisingly. The club did not have the time and decided immediately that I would coach the coach and Niko my company. We have not talked about it before. But the cooperation has worked very professionally and well from the beginning. We fought from third to second place in the last nine games and both got a two-year contract. The following season, we win the first double in the history of RB Salzburg
SPOX: What memories do you share with Kovac?
Moniz: I had at that time very extreme views and confidence in the philosophies of Dutch coaching icons Wiel Coerver and Johan Cruyff, according to which individual technical skills are the most important thing. more important in football. I like individualists because they choose games - even if working with them is harder. Niko and I talked a lot about how to deal with difficult guys in the team. Earlier, when Niko and I were still playing, the communication was clearer: Something was said and everyone followed. Now, it's different.
SPOX: How did these conversations unfold?
Moniz: They were very interesting and intense. It was then that I realized that Niko has a clear opinion and is not a follower - this is an absolute exception in the world of football. I did not always agree with his opinion and he did not agree either with mine. We talked a lot, but respect was always great. He always spoke openly and directly. I appreciate that. Our titles show that people with different points of view can be successful together.
SPOX: How did Kovac benefit from the work among you?
Moniz: By me he is Contact with the philosophy of Dutch football come. This has certainly shaped it. In addition, he learned to cope with difficult types
SPOX: What was his relationship with the players?
Moniz: He was not at all distant, training often and was an important contact for the players. However, he did not respond to any speech to the team, it was my job.
SPOX: Does Kovac benefit from his successful past as a coach?
Moniz: Of course, Niko relies on his know-how as an ex-player. This aura shines instantly on the players, its success and pride are always felt. Niko has also invested a lot of time in his coaching career. He always came to the top organized and prepared on the spot and recorded everything thereafter exactly. This meticulousness earned him automatic respect
SPOX: Kovac would be particularly "hard" at training
Moniz: That's right, and we Both of us had just that same opinion: Success is only a matter of hardness. Our team was brutally fit until the last day
SPOX: In your first season, you won the double with Salzburg. Why did you leave the club afterwards?
Moniz: I expect absolute loyalty to myself and my philosophy. I did not feel it anymore and, in my opinion, it made no sense to continue. Niko knew that if I want something, I do it and I can not stop it. It had nothing to do with my farewells
SPOX: A few days after you, Kovac left the club. Have you thought about taking her to your next station as an badistant coach?
Moniz: No, never! He is not an badistant coach, but a head coach of birth
SPOX: So even then, did you know that Kovac would start a coaching career?
Moniz: Absolutely, it was clear to me from the moment we got to know each other. His future career did not surprise me and probably not. Niko already knew that he could reach the top
SPOX: At the top, he arrived now. However, his departure for FC Bayern München was controversial, he first had a chance at Eintracht Frankfurt in prospect
Moniz: An offer from Bayern only comes 39 once in a lifetime and Bayern is just his club. A good coach must be so ambitious to take this chance. Therefore, do not blame him for the realization of the bill. Niko kicks from time to time and that's what FC Bayern needs. I know that he will succeed.
Previous Niko Kovac Training Stations
| Period | Club | Function | Competitive Games | Scoring |
| 06/2009 - 04/2011 | RB Salzburg (2nd team) | Coach | 54 | 1.56 |
| 04/2011 - 06/2012 | RB Salzburg | Assistant coach | 65 | 1, 97 |
| ] 01/2013 - 10/2013 | Croatia (U21) | Coach | 5 | 3 |
| 10/2013 - 09/2015 | Croatia | Coach [19659126] 19 [19659122] 1,84 | ||
| 03/2016 - 06/2018 | Eintracht Frankfurt | Coach | 91 | 1.54 |
| since 07/2018 | FC Bayern Munich | The coach | - | - |
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