Kevin Danso has some fond memories at AS Monaco’s Stade Louis II and is determined to make more in tonight’s UEFA Champions League encounter.
Having spent over three seasons with Ligue 1 side RC Lens prior to joining Spurs – initially on loan – in February 2025, the centre-back – who is fluent in French – returns to the stadium where he made his full competitive debut for his former club and helped keep a clean sheet in a 2-0 away win.
Now part of a different team and competition as we make the trip to the French Riviera for Matchday Three in the League Phase, Kevin is hoping for the same outcome this time around to come away with three points but is wary of Monaco’s attacking threats.
When asked how it felt to be back at the place he made his maiden start in French football, the 27-year-old said: “Very, very good. It’s where I made my full debut in France. Good memories as well, we won that match, so hopefully that’s something we can do tomorrow night.
“[Monaco are a] Very good team. Offensively, they have a lot of creative players in their ranks, not just starters, players off the bench as well. We have to be strong defensively, like I feel we have been this season. Then we need to create, score and it’s a game we can definitely win.”
The Austria international has featured in both Champions League outings – off the bench to help see out the 1-0 win over Villarreal and a full shift in the 2-2 draw at Bodo/Glimt – yet has mainly been used as a substitute across his four Premier League appearances so far.
His first league start came in our 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa last time out when he stepped in for Cristian Romero at the last minute after our captain picked up an unfortunate injury in the warm-up.
Despite the disappointing result, Kevin delivered a solid defensive display to limit our opponent to few clearcut chances with Villa scoring twice from outside the box to administer only our second league defeat this term.
Likely to start against Monaco with Cuti not travelling due to his minor injury, Kevin is always ready to step in to do the job required and is determined to use this opportunity to bounce back in the best possible way.
“That’s the aim, we want to get a clean sheet, win the game, take the three points home with us to put the result against Villa to bed,” he added.
“It’s very important [to be ready to play]. It’s part of being a professional, preparing the best way possible as you never know what’s going to happen in a game of football. That’s why I’m always going to be prepared to do the job that needs to be done.”