Lamine Camara: “IT’s up to US to Play a Great Match in Marseille”

The Return of Lamine Camara: A Strong Performance for AS Monaco

AS Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara has been making a significant impact since his return to the pitch. The player, who was sidelined due to injury, has shown remarkable recovery and form in recent matches. During a press conference held just 48 hours before their upcoming match against Olympique de Marseille at the Vélodrome stadium on Sunday (8:45 PM), Camara spoke about his journey back to fitness and the team’s aspirations for the match.

Camara’s Return and Team Performance

Camara, who has been working hard with the support of AS Monaco’s staff, acknowledges the collective effort that has gone into his recovery. “I’m making a good comeback thanks to the staff who helped me during this time,” he stated. Camara attributes his return to form to rigorous training and dedication: “We worked hard, and I’m happy to be back and able to help the team.” He further expressed his desire to continue performing at his best for AS Monaco.

Coach’s Perspective on Lamine Camara

The coach of AS Monaco, Denis Zakaria, has been impressed by Camara’s performance since his return. “I’m very happy with him,” said the coach. “He’s been very impressive, especially since he’s so ambitious.” Coach Zakaria added that players like Camara inspire him to push himself every day and contribute positively to the team. He also mentioned that Camar’s presence is crucial for both team dynamics and individual player development.

Coach Zakaria highlighted the importance of collective effort over individual performances: “We’ve studied them, we’ve seen how they play, how they operate, so it’s up to us to put in a great performance.” He emphasized the need for his players to stay focused on their tasks and avoid giving any leeway to strong opponents like Marseille.

Team Dynamics and Strategy

Lamine Camara spoke about his relationship with Denis Zakaria, stating that they have been playing together for two years now. “I feel really good alongside him,” said Camara. He also mentioned the positive influence of other teammates such as Jordan Teze and Madou Mamadou Coulibaly, who have contributed significantly to recent victories.

Camara’s preparation for Sunday’s match is centered on staying focused: “We’re used to playing in all types of stadiums, so I don’t think it’ll be a problem. We have experienced players and we know it’s a big match ahead of us at the Stade Vélodrome.” Camara noted that Marseille presents a formidable challenge but is confident about AS Monaco’s ability to handle it.

Personal Reflections and Future Prospects

In terms of personal development, Camara acknowledged his tendency to get frustrated on the pitch: “Sometimes I can be all over the place, and when the coach asks me to press, I do what he says. But yes, what I need to correct is that I sometimes get angry too easily on the pitch.” He plans to work on this aspect of his game moving forward.

Camara also spoke about his relationship with Paul Pogba, a key figure in the team: “He brings me serenity, confidence, and his experience. When I start to get frustrated or cross the line, he’s always there to help me refocus on the game.” Camar’s future goals include contributing more assists and finishing off attacks himself.

Finally, Camara addressed the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations: “Paul Pogba ruled out of Monaco’s Ligue 1 trip to Marseille,” he noted. “Offs AI will be representing Senegal at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.” Camara expressed his respect for Pogba’s role in the team and his hopes that the coach stays with them: “He brings me serenity, confidence, and his experience.

When I start to get frustrated or cross the line, he’s always there to help me refocus on the game.”

AS Monaco faces an important match against Marseille this Sunday (12 December 2025) for the 16th matchday of Ligue 1. The match is crucial for both teams, and Camara is keen to continue his strong form to help AS Monaco secure a victory.