Monaco manager Filipe Luis hails Senegal star Lamine Camara after season opener win

AS Monaco manager Filipe Luis has lavished praise on Senegal international Lamine Camara following the club’s 1-0 victory over Le Havre in the opening game of the Ligue 1 season on Sunday.

The Brazilian tactician was particularly impressed by the performance of the young midfielder, singling him out for special recognition after Monaco began their campaign with a narrow win.

Filipe Luis, who has quickly developed an appreciation for Camara’s qualities, went as far as describing the Senegalese international as a player unlike anything he has seen during his two decades in football.

“Of everything I’ve seen, there’s one player who’s caught my eye: Lamine Camara. I’ve never seen anything like it in 20 years. He’s a player of a very different calibre to anything I’ve seen so far.”

The strong endorsement from the Monaco boss underlines the growing reputation of Camara, who has continued to establish himself as an important figure in the club’s midfield.

At just 22, the Senegalese midfielder has already attracted considerable attention with his technical ability, energy and maturity, qualities that have made him an increasingly influential member of the Monaco squad.

Filipe Luis’ comments also come at an interesting time, with Camara having been linked with a possible move to Liverpool during the summer transfer window.

The Premier League giants have reportedly monitored the midfielder, with his performances for Monaco and Senegal contributing to his rising profile in European football.

However, the admiration shown by Filipe Luis suggests that Monaco are keen to retain the services of their highly-rated midfielder.

The Brazilian manager’s comments can be interpreted as a clear indication of how highly Camara is regarded within the Monaco camp, particularly as the club looks to build a competitive squad for the new season.

For Camara, the praise represents another major recognition of his development since establishing himself at the highest level.

The Senegal international will now be expected to build on his impressive start to the campaign and play a key role as Monaco pursue their objectives in Ligue 1 and European competition.

With transfer speculation still surrounding his future, Camara’s performances could continue to attract attention from some of Europe’s biggest clubs.

For now, however, Filipe Luis appears determined to get the best out of the talented midfielder and keep him at Monaco as the club begins its new Ligue 1 campaign.