Mawissa starts as Monaco field two up front in Zabrze
By Zak Jackson, MonacoViews Editorial
AS Monaco begin their 2026-27 European campaign at Górnik Zabrze on Thursday evening in the Conference League play-off, with Filipe Luis naming a 4-4-2 featuring Biereth and Brunner.
Filipe Luis has named his starting XI for Monaco's Conference League play-off first leg away at Górnik Zabrze, with kick-off at 20:00 local time on Thursday. The Portuguese head coach has gone with a 4-4-2 shape, pairing Martin Biereth and Brunner in attack from the off.
The headline selection is Mawissa, who earns the nod ahead of Nazinho in midfield. The choice signals Luis's preference for experience and physicality on a potentially difficult synthetic or heavy Polish surface, where the hosts will enjoy strong home support.
For Monaco supporters, this is the club's first competitive action of the season. A positive result at the Stadion im. Ernesta Pohla would put the Monegasques in a strong position ahead of the second leg at the Stade Louis II.