Denis Zakaria to remain Monaco captain as Filipe Luis hails his attitude | OneFootball

Denis Zakaria will remain Monaco captain this season, with new head coach Filipe Luis citing his attitude as decisive.

According to L'Équipe, Luis confirmed the decision on Wednesday, the eve of Monaco’s first competitive match, away to Gornik Zabrze on Thursday at 20:00 in the Conference League play-off first leg.

Zakaria, 29, wore the armband last season. Luis said he has all the qualities he wants in a captain and that his leadership is defined by actions, not speeches.

He added that the players, the club and the staff respect the Swiss international. Whether he plays or not, he stays the same and always seeks the best for the club.

Luis said he cannot yet confirm who will support Zakaria in the role, but Zakaria will be his reference point.

Source: L'Équipe

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