Luis, who is learning French and aims to be proficient in the language by Christmas, expressed his desire to create connections with French players and the culture of the country. He acknowledged that his team faces a challenging match against Le Havre, who are known for their aggressive style of play and ability to build attacks from the back. Luis praised Le Havre's speed on the wings and their ability to create combinations.
The Monaco coach also discussed his team's performance in their 3-2 win over Gornik Zabrze in the Ligue Conférence, but emphasized the need for improvement in their defensive play. He highlighted the importance of coordination among all players, not just the defenders, and expressed his desire to see progress in this area.
Monaco will be without Christian Mawissa, who is suspended, while Alexandre Golovine and Mamadou Coulibaly will return to the team after serving their suspensions. Folarin Balogun, who is recovering from an injury, is expected to return next week. Matthis Abline is currently dealing with a right foot problem, which is not considered serious but is causing discomfort.
The focus now shifts to Sunday's match against Le Havre, with Luis predicting a tough encounter. Monaco will need to be at their best to overcome the challenges posed by their opponents.