Former Brazil international and current coach Filipe Luís has offered an encouraging assessment of Monaco striker Folarin Balogun, stating the player has shown significant improvement in training after a difficult period following the World Cup.
"He's been through a lot since the World Cup. His form in training has improved a lot," Luís said of the 23-year-old United States international, who joined Monaco from Arsenal in 2023.
Balogun, who switched allegiance from England to the USMNT ahead of the 2022 World Cup, has faced scrutiny over his club form in recent seasons. The positive remarks from Luís, a decorated left-back who played for Atlético Madrid and Chelsea, suggest the forward may be regaining confidence ahead of upcoming fixtures for the Ligue 1 side.
The comments were reported by Get French Football News on November 4, 2026.
