AS Monaco Open European Campaign in Poland Under Filipe Luis
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
AS Monaco begin their 2026-27 European campaign in Poland on Thursday evening, with new head coach Filipe Luis declaring confidence despite a mixed pre-season.
AS Monaco kick off their competitive season on Thursday evening with a European away tie in Poland, marking the first competitive outing under new head coach Filipe Luis. The match, scheduled for 20:00, arrives after a pre-season that raised questions about the squad's cohesion and overall sharpness.
Filipe Luis has moved quickly to set the tone ahead of the fixture, acknowledging openly that the club has the resources to compete. Speaking ahead of the trip, the Brazilian coach was direct: the squad has quality, and he expects them to show it in a stadium he anticipates will be loud and hostile.
For supporters and observers back in the Principality, the performance will be watched closely as an early signal of what the Luis era might deliver. Monaco's squad has seen notable movement in recent transfer windows, and the coming weeks will reveal how well the new coach has shaped his group into a functioning unit.