Filipe Luis set to join AS Monaco as staff shaped, Pocognoli exit surprises players | OneFootball

According to Nice-Matin, Filipe Luis remains AS Monaco’s chosen candidate to lead the team next season, and will join once final details are settled. Supporters had begun to wonder after 10 days without confirmation.

The announcement is not expected to take much longer, but the precise make-up of his staff still needs defining, with vacancies after the departures of Damien Perrinelle, Frédéric De Boever and Abel Lorincz. Administrative formalities also remain.

The former Flamengo coach, his first managerial post, is due to take over from Sébastien Pocognoli, who was dismissed a week ago. That decision has surprised part of the dressing room.

Although the Belgian did not fully revive Monaco to reach the Champions League, he was appreciated by the players, and some would have preferred to start next season under him.

With a World Cup ahead occupying minds, some players are questioning the choice of his successor, while others await talks with him to clarify their futures.

Source: Nice-Matin