AS Monaco‘s marquee summer signing, Matthis Abline, made a strong impression in his first start for the club, contributing an assist in their 2-1 victory over RC Lens. Following the match, manager Filipe Luís expressed high praise for the young France youth international, highlighting his immense potential.
Abline’s Impactful First Start
Abline, who joined Monaco this summer as their most significant acquisition, had faced a delayed start to his season. He sustained a gash on his foot during a pre-season fixture against Coventry City, which prevented him from making an immediate impact. This injury kept him out of high-intensity training for approximately two weeks, leading to a gradual reintegration into the first team.
His first start against RC Lens proved to be a pivotal moment. Despite having two goals disallowed for offside, Abline played a crucial role in the match. He provided the assist for Paris Brunner’s opening goal. His first-half performance was particularly dominant, notably against Jean-Clair Todibo, who was substituted at half-time.
Filipe Luís’s High Praise
Speaking after the match, which saw AS Monaco climb to the top of Ligue 1 heading into the international break, Filipe Luís was effusive in his commendation of Abline. The manager underscored the club’s belief in the forward’s capabilities.
“He’s a very dangerous player. If the club bought him, it is because they think that he has the potential to be one of the best attackers in the world, and I am more and more happy when I see him working in training, week after week to improve,” Luís stated.
Abline’s promising display suggests he is now fully back to fitness and ready to make a consistent impact for AS Monaco as they aim to maintain their strong start to the Ligue 1 season.