Lamine Camara under scrutiny as Monaco defend top spot at PSG | OneFootball

League leaders on six points, Monaco visit the Parc des Princes on Friday at 21:05 looking to sustain their sharp start against a Paris Saint-Germain still short of full rhythm.

According to Nice-Matin, the trip caps a hectic end to the transfer window and offers Monaco a chance to reinforce their momentum.

Monaco were the only Ligue 1 side to beat PSG twice last season, 1-0 and 1-3. They have opened with two wins, while PSG began with 2-2 draws at Rennes and Lille, each time recovering from two goals down. Paris Brunner, a brace scorer in the 2-0 win over Marseille, could be influential again.

Coach Filipe Luis struck a cautious note, stressing it is still PSG and rating Luis Enrique among the game’s elite alongside Cruyff, Guardiola and Ancelotti. He suggested PSG will look to raise their level after those draws.

He also expressed confidence his players can deliver a big performance, noting that PSG do make mistakes and Monaco can create chances.

Unbreached after two rounds, the Dier-Sané pairing now faces a severe examination in the capital. On a newly relaid pitch, PSG may try to attack the space in behind, an area that can trouble the Englishman. Dier sees constant rotations as a key threat and says Monaco must rely on focus, communication and vigilance.

Lamine Camara’s aborted late move to Chelsea, cancelled by director general Thiago Scuro on Tuesday night, leaves the midfielder under the spotlight. Luis acknowledged the player was affected, while Dier highlighted his maturity, the squad’s support and the lack of any special treatment. A win in Paris would help lift his spirits.

Source: Nice-Matin

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