Monaco seek to extend perfect start at Strasbourg as Filipe Luis urges sacrifice | OneFootball

Surprise Ligue one leaders Monaco visit Strasbourg at 17:15 on Saturday, aiming to back up their flawless start on the road.

According to Nice-Matin, Paris Brunner, scorer of four goals this season, should keep his place at centre-forward. Monaco have conceded only one league goal so far.

Both clubs endured a turbulent close-season, with squads in Alsace and the Principality slow to take shape. In Monaco, Filipe Luis has pieced together a side that continues to surprise despite an early run featuring Marseille, PSG, Strasbourg and Lens.

Much of that schedule has already been faced, with Monaco winning their first three league games and beating PSG 2-1 last week. They also came through the Conference League play-offs and ended the window with their core intact, even if that had not been the original plan.

Filipe Luis has urged caution, saying they have achieved nothing yet and their targets remain distant. He wants the same collective effort to continue, adding that if that level holds they could do fine things, and he felt training this week was excellent.

Strasbourg were shaky on opening day but vibrant since, and possess the energy and talent to test Monaco’s early convictions. Given the opposition so far, maximum points after four matches would be quite a statement.

Source: Nice-Matin

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