Filipe Luis: young Monaco squad still learning, says coach
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
Ahead of Sunday's trip to Paris FC, AS Monaco coach Filipe Luis admitted his young squad still has lessons to learn after a tough run of fixtures.
AS Monaco travel to Paris FC this Sunday at 17:15 for their ninth Ligue 1 fixture of the season, arriving with a rare stretch of preparation time after a demanding run that saw them play two matches in as many weeks. Speaking at Friday's press conference, head coach Filipe Luis was candid about the challenges facing his squad, acknowledging that the team is still finding its feet at this level.
"The team is young, it's learning," Luis told reporters, pointing to specific areas that need work rather than dismissing recent difficulties. For supporters watching from La Turbie to the Rocher, the comments suggest a manager willing to be transparent about a transitional period rather than papering over recent results.
The extra preparation time before facing Paris FC could prove significant, giving Luis more than the usual few days to address the issues he flagged. With the club's younger players still adapting to the rigours of a full Ligue 1 campaign, this weekend's match offers an early marker of how quickly that learning curve is being climbed.