Monaco manager Filipe Luís refutes ‘favourites’ tag in Europa Conference League
AS Monaco didn’t necessarily want to qualify for the UEFA Europa Conference League, but having done so, they have inherited a position as one of the favourites to win the competition. Les Monégasqu...
Monaco manager Filipe Luís has dismissed the notion that his team is being viewed as the favourites to win the UEFA Europa Conference League. The Principality club, who secured a place in the competition, did not initially aim for qualification. Last season, they targeted participation in the UEFA Champions League but fell short.
This is Monaco's debut in the UEFA Europa Conference League, bringing a certain level of pressure to perform. Besides Monaco, Brighton & Hove Albion and Freiburg, who were eliminated in the UEFA Europa League final last season, are also seen as strong contenders. Speaking to Get French Football News, Luís downplayed the 'favourites' label.
He echoed the sentiment of Hansi Flick, stating that titles are typically won in May and June, making it implausible to secure a title at this stage. He emphasized that the team has much to prove, and their true strengths will be evident only at the season's end.
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