AS Monaco fans set cautious targets under Filipe Luis after Conference League progress | OneFootball

Monaco fans set measured hopes for 2026/27 under new head coach Filipe Luis after seeing off Gornik Zabrze to reach the Conference League. According to Nice-Matin, Stade Louis-II will be capped at 11,500 due to stand works.

Luis’s start looks promising, with attacking intent. Boris stays cautious, and Yohan fears a high line could expose a defence he feels lacks pace, preferring to judge in September. Guillaume is upbeat and Nicolas urges backing.

Supporters say Monaco have been busy despite a tighter budget. Nicolas points to the academy. Boris worries Folarin Balogun could still go and wants further signings, warning against overreliance on youth.

Boris highlights Detourbet’s technique and thinks Ligue 1 and early European minutes could suit his progression, though integration must be proven. He says Nazinho has adapted well as an adventurous left-back.

Paul Pogba, who arrived in June 2025 with a year left this summer, has departed. Guillaume deems it inevitable. Others note shirt sales but argue salary and likely injuries made an exit sensible, freeing room for younger options.

Luis has already used youngsters. Boris tips Ilane Touré, Oumar Konaté and Anis Soubeir, praising Soubeir’s audacity, speed and left foot.

Targets differ, from Yohan viewing Champions League qualification as financially vital to Boris rating a top five finish more realistic and dependent on late signings. Many also hope Monaco attack the Conference League and reach at least the quarter-finals. The window shuts Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 19:59.

Source: Nice-Matin

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