Filipe Luis Launches Intense Monaco Pre-Season Ahead of Europe
The Principality club officially commenced their summer preparations this Wednesday morning following two days of rigorous medical testing. New manager Filipe Luis took charge of a 33-man squad at the La Turbie performance center, communicating in English and actively participating in high-intensity training drills to establish a dynamic team culture from day one.
Monaco's summer schedule includes five confirmed friendly matches designed to optimize their tactical setup before competitive football returns. The squad will kick off their warm-up campaign on July 18 against fourth-tier outfit Saint-Priest, before testing themselves against stronger opposition in Sporting CP, Cercle Brugge, and Spanish side Getafe.
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The undeniable highlight of the summer schedule is a blockbuster clash against Premier League giants Liverpool on August 9. This marquee fixture will serve as the opening event for Monaco's high-performance training camp at St George's Park in England, marking the club's third visit to the elite football facility after previous tours.
These friendly matches are critical for integrating the squad ahead of a crucial European milestone in late August. Before their Ligue 1 championship race begins, Monaco face a decisive two-legged Conference League playoff tie, with the first leg scheduled for August 20 and the return fixture on August 27.