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Monaco (FRA), managed by Frank Lampard’s Coventry City (ENG), were beaten

Monaco’s (FRA) preseason under Filipe Luís has come to an end. This Friday (14), the team led by the Flamengo idol lost 2-0 to Coventry City of England, who play in the Premier League. One interesting detail: the team is managed by Frank Lampard, former Chelsea (ENG) player.

The current English second-division champions opened the scoring through Ellis Simms in the 12th minute. Shortly after, in the 32nd minute, Loum Tchaouna doubled the lead. The match took place at the English side’s home ground, Coventry Building Stadium.

WHEN IS FILIPE LUÍS’ MONACO’S NEXT MATCH?

Now it’s for real! Filipe Luís will begin competing for three points next Thursday (20). Monaco will play the Conference League playoff against Gornik Zabze of Poland, away from home. The return leg will be on August 27, in France.

The French Championship is also about to begin for Monaco. On the 23rd, 30th, and 09/04, Filipe Luís’ team will face Le Havre, Olympique de Marseille, and PSG, respectively. In other words, a run of matches in true ‘Brazilian football’ style, with no rest.

HOW WAS FILIPE LUÍS’ PRESEASON AT MONACO?

In total, Monaco’s preseason featured six matches. Overall, Filipe Luís recorded three wins, one draw, and two defeats. The most special moment came last Sunday (09), when the French side beat mighty Liverpool 3-2 in England. The home team had gone 2-0 up, but the red-and-black idol made the difference and managed to turn the match around.

SO WHAT IS THE AUTHOR’S OPINION, AFTER ALL?

— It’s been a good start for Filipe Luís at Monaco, despite this Friday’s defeat. Even though they were friendlies, the wins—especially against Liverpool—had major repercussions in Europe. Now we’ll see how the team performs in matches that count for points —, began Pedro Paulo Catonho, journalist at Coluna do Fla.

— The next match is already a knockout game, and it has the kind of characteristics Filipe likes. After all, against a team from Poland, Monaco will be expected to take the initiative, just as the coach liked to do in his Flamengo days. Coluna do Fla will follow it and bring the result next week —, he added.

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