Filipe Luis, the newly appointed coach of AS Monaco, has led the team to an impressive start to the season, with victories in all five of their matches so far. The team is currently heading to Strasbourg this Saturday at 17:15 for a crucial league match, as the top-ranked team in Ligue 1. Luis, who played over 300 matches under Diego Simeone at Atlético de Madrid, took over a team that had struggled at the end of last season, managing only one win in the final six games. Since his arrival, he has implemented a clear tactical identity, emphasizing a compact defensive block, high pressing, quick transitions, and strong play on the flanks when in possession. His detailed video analysis before joining Monaco helped him identify weaknesses, such as a tendency for the defense to stretch too far. Luis has made several key decisions in shaping his team. He has moved Eric Dier to a more prominent role, making him a co-leader of the defense with the young Sadibou Sané. Players like Mamadou Coulibaly and Stanis Idumbo have stood out in midfield, while Paris Brunner has excelled in attack, despite previously being overlooked. With key players like Golovin and Balogun still available, and others like Fati or Minamino returning from injuries, Luis joked that having too many options is a "good problem" for a coach. Thiago Scuro, the general director of AS Monaco, expressed satisfaction with Luis's appointment, which had been considered back in October when the club was looking to replace Adi Hütter. Scuro praised Luis's personality and tactical vision, believing he will improve the team’s performance, especially in possession. He noted that in recent years, Monaco had shown intensity and aggressiveness, but often lacked consistency when in control of the ball. Luis, he believes, has the insight to address that. So far, Luis has deployed his team in a 4-4-2 formation, but he emphasized that the system will continue to evolve. He stated that tactics should be based on the team's strengths and that to be truly versatile, the squad must be comfortable with at least two formations. He also mentioned experimenting with a system featuring three central defenders. However, before focusing on tactical details, Luis has warned his players not to become complacent ahead of the Strasbourg match. He stressed that if the team believes they are stronger than they actually are, they risk facing difficulties in the game.