Brunner returns as Filipe Luis reshuffles Monaco side for Freiburg
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
AS Monaco host Freiburg at Stade Louis-II on Thursday evening looking to build on their opening Conference League win.
Filipe Luis has once again rotated his starting eleven for AS Monaco's second Conference League fixture, with Christian Brunner recalled to the side and Denis Zakaria dropping to the bench for the visit of Freiburg to Stade Louis-II. Kick-off is at 21h, with the Rouge et Blanc looking to maintain momentum after their opening Group Stage victory.
Monaco began their European campaign with a 2-1 win away at CSKA Sofia, a result that gives Filipe Luis the confidence to experiment with his line-up once more. The Brazilian coach has shown a willingness to shuffle personnel between matches this season, and tonight's changes suggest he is managing a squad still finding its rhythm across multiple competitions.
For supporters heading to the Rocher this evening, a win against the Bundesliga side would put Monaco in a strong position early in the Conference League group phase, with European nights at Stade Louis-II continuing to draw strong local interest this autumn.