Filipe Luis: What Those Who Coached Him Say About AS Monaco's New Boss
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
Two figures from European football who worked alongside Filipe Luis have spoken about the qualities that make him a credible choice to lead AS Monaco.
Filipe Luis has taken charge at AS Monaco, and those who crossed paths with him during his playing career are not surprised. Christophe Lollichon, the former Chelsea goalkeeping coach, and Julien Escudé, who played alongside him at Ajax, have both spoken warmly about the Brazilian's character and football intelligence, pointing to qualities that go well beyond his reputation as a left-back.
What stands out in both accounts is a consistent theme: an unusual capacity for observation and a strong set of personal values. Lollichon noted that Filipe Luis paid close attention to every aspect of training, not just his own role, while Escudé recalled a team-mate who was thoughtful and serious about the game from an early age. Neither account reads as a polished endorsement. Both carry the weight of genuine recollection.
For AS Monaco supporters, the picture that emerges is of a coach who has spent decades studying the game from the inside, first under Diego Simeone at Atlético Madrid and then as a successful manager with Flamengo in Brazil. His appointment signals a clear shift in ambition at the club, and the early testimony from those who know him best suggests the Principality's side have secured a figure with both the character and the tactical acumen to match.