Filipe Luis targets defensive step up as Monaco visit Le Havre | OneFootball

Monaco conceded two goals in Thursday's 3-2 win in Poland, and coach Filipe Luis wants to see defensive progress when they open Ligue 1 at Le Havre on Sunday at 17:15.

As reported by L'Équipe, he expects a complicated match, noting Le Havre are aggressive, try to play when in possession, build from the back, combine well and attack with pace out wide.

He said Monaco can draw on positives from the Conference League play-off first leg at Gornik Zabrze, but stressed the whole team must improve defensively, with coordination a key focus.

The Brazilian is learning French and hopes to speak it after Christmas. He said he is working hard on it and sees building connections with French speakers in the squad and the country’s culture as important.

For the squad, Monaco regain Alexandre Golovine and Mamadou Coulibaly after Thursday's suspensions, while Christian Mawissa is banned. Folarin Balogun is in his return phase and is more likely to be available next week.

Matthis Abline has a right-foot problem after a knock that needed stitches. It is not serious but is painful, and he is testing himself each day.

Source: L'Équipe

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