Eric Dier Calls for Monaco Defensive Discipline Against PSG

Eric Dier has said AS Monaco will need a disciplined and collective defensive performance when they take their perfect early-season record to Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes.

Key takeaways

• Dier has started each of Monaco’s four competitive matches this season, with the side winning all four.
• The English centre-back has formed Monaco’s central pairing with Sadibou Sane.
• Monaco travel to Paris after a 2-0 win against Olympique de Marseille.
• Dier believes PSG remain the benchmark despite recent results in Ligue 1.
• The 30-year-old is embracing his new duties as Monaco vice-captain.

Monaco preparing for PSG movement

Dier rejected any suggestion that there is an ideal moment to meet PSG, describing the French champions as the world’s leading side across the past two years. He pointed to the quality of their players and the standing of their coach as reasons Monaco’s approach will not change.

The defender expects PSG’s attacking rotations to present Monaco with their sternest examination of the campaign so far. He said their hybrid structure creates frequent positional changes, with opponents moving into different spaces and between defensive lines.

For Monaco, Dier believes the response must come from the whole back line rather than individual marking alone. Clear communication, shared responsibility and quick reactions to PSG’s movement will be central to containing the hosts in the capital.

Monaco arrive with momentum after shutting out Marseille in a 2-0 victory. That result extended their winning sequence to four matches in all competitions and gives them the chance to protect a flawless start when they face the reigning champions.

Dier enjoying leadership role under Filipe Luis

Dier has also praised head coach Filipe Luis, saying the Brazilian’s ideas have made a strong early impression at the club. The former England international has enjoyed learning the coach’s principles on the training pitch and seeing how they translate into Monaco’s style of play.

He particularly values Filipe Luis’ hands-on presence during sessions and his management of the squad. Those methods, Dier said, have been well received in the dressing room as Monaco seek to build on their encouraging opening results.

Named vice-captain this season, Dier has taken on a larger role away from matchdays as well. He sees it as an honour to support the group, help team-mates individually and collectively, and set standards in training.

That responsibility includes offering guidance to younger players such as Sane and forward Paris Brunner, while helping maintain the demands required for Monaco’s biggest fixture of the campaign to date.