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Denis Zakaria - Won't face Strasbourg Zakaria (undisclosed) is not in the squad to face Strasbourg on Saturday.

Impact Zakaria has been a regular starter when fit, but he'll have to wait until after the international break to return to action. Lamine Camara and Aleksandr Golovin are expected to start in central midfielder with Zakaria sidelined.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Mohammed Salisu - Returns to training Salisu (hamstring) is in training ahead of Saturday's trip to Strasbourg, according to manager Adi Hutter.

Impact Salisu got back in training ahead of Saturday's match, and could be an option. The defender has missed around a month with the hamstring issue, and has been slowly ramping up his training. It's not clear if he's fit enough for a large role Saturday, or if he needs the international break to rebuild fitness.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Zakaria - Back in training Zakaria (undisclosed) is back in training ahead of Saturday's trip to Strasbourg, per manager Adi Hutter.

Impact Zakaria is doing well to overcome his injury and is nearing a return for Saturday's match against Strasbourg. The midfielder is a consistent starter when fit, but has missed three matches in a row with this issue. Zakaria may not have the fitness to start straight away on his return to the first team.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Folarin Balogun - Targeting return after break Balogun (shoulder) is set to return after the international break, according to manager Adi Hutter.

Impact Balogun was originally expected to miss two months, but he appears to be rehabbing quicker than expected. The striker could be back as soon as a Nov. 22 clash with Brest, just over a month after the shoulder injury he suffered.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Maghnes Akliouche - Six crosses Tuesday Akliouche recorded two shots (one on goal), six crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Tuesday's 1-0 victory versus Bologna.

Impact Akilouche recorded six crosses Tuesday, tied for his most in a match this season. He also took a season-high four corners in the victory. On the defensive end he helped his side keep a clean sheet as he intercepted two passes in his full 90 minutes of action.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Breel Embolo - Assists winner Tuesday Embolo assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Tuesday's 1-0 victory against Bologna.

Impact Embolo set up the lone goal of Tuesday's match as he set up Thilo Kehrer's goal in the 86th minute which earned Monaco the crucial three points. It came on one of the two chances Embolo created in the match. He now has three goal contributions through four UCL matches this season, all of which have come in his last two starts.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Thilo Kehrer - Scores winner Tuesday Kehrer scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Tuesday's 1-0 win against Bologna.

Impact Kehrer scored the lone goal of Tuesday's match, a close-range strike in the 86th minute assisted by Breel Embolo to earn Monaco a crucial three points. Kehrer now has two goal contributions through four UCL matches, both of which have come in his last two appearances. He also helped his side keep a clean sheet as he won one tackle, intercepted two passes and made four clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Radoslaw Majecki - Keeps clean sheet Tuesday Majecki recorded two saves and secured a clean sheet in Tuesday's 1-0 victory against Bologna.

Impact Majecki made his fifth consecutive start (all competitions) Tuesday after returning from an ankle injury. He had a fairly easy day as his defense only allowed two shots on target and he saved them both. He and his side currently sit third in the Champions League table -- prior to Wednesday's matches -- after playing half of the group stage matches. Next up in the Champions League Majecki hosts Benfica, a side which has scored seven goals through three UCL matches this season.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 5 • YOUTUBE

Aleksandr Golovin - One cross on Friday Golovin generated two shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-0 defeat versus Angers.

Impact Golovin made four tackles, the most by any player in the match. It was the second occasion in the league campaign this season where the 28-year-old made four or more tackles. Golovin made an interception as well after a gap of three matches.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Radoslaw Majecki - Two saves in 1-0 defeat Majecki registered two saves and allowed one goal in Friday's 1-0 loss versus Angers.

Impact Majecki made two saves but conceded a goal. It was the third consecutive league fixture where the 24-year-old failed to keep a clean sheet.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Teze - No longer banned Teze is back from his suspension and is an option for the club's next match.

Impact Teze is back after a two-match absence, with the defender serving both legs of his suspension. He has only started in three of his 10 appearances on the team sheet before his suspension and is likely to continue seeing most of his time off the bench.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Vanderson - Back from suspension Vanderson is no longer suspended and is an option for the club moving forward.

Impact Vanderson is back from his suspension after sitting out last match, leaving him an option for the club's upcoming match. He did start in all but two of the matches he was available for before his ban and is likely to return to the starting role now that he is eligible for play again.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Zakaria - Won't play Friday Zakaria (undisclosed) is not an option for Friday's match against Angers, according to manager Adi Hutter. "He felt uncomfortable during the warm-up in Nice, the medical staff dire...

Impact Zakaria will not be an option after being a late scratch from Sunday's match against Nice, with the club taking the cautious route and sitting him against Angers as well. This will force a change, with Soungoutou Magassa likely taking his spot. Zakaria will hope to be available for mid-week action against Bologna on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksandr Golovin - Can't find target in loss Golovin took two shots (none on target) in Monaco's 2-1 loss to Nice. He also had four crosses and four tackles.

Impact Golovin recently extended his contract and continues to be heavily involved but his inefficiency in front of goal proved somewhat costly in this one. He'll continue to be a key player for his side in the next match against Angers.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Vanderson - Sent off at end of first half Vanderson picked up two yellow cards in the first half of Monaco's 2-1 loss to Nice. He had three crosses but didn't do much else.

Impact There wasn't much to debate about either booking for Vanderson, whose actions sent Monaco down to 10 men and likely cost them the match. Vanderson won't play in the next match thanks to card accumulation so he could return to the lineup Nov. 5 against Bologna.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Radoslaw Majecki - Saves seven in loss Majecki logged seven saves on nine shots on target in a 2-1 loss to Nice.

Impact Majecki recently returned as Monaco's first-team goalkeeper and had an impressive day, keeping the team in the match despite going down to 10 men with his saves. He'll likely have less trouble in the next match against Angers, who have scored just 10 goals in nine league matches.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Breel Embolo - Scores in loss Embolo scored the opening goal in Monaco's 2-1 loss to Nice. He finished with two shots with both being on target.

Impact Embolo has now scored in back-to-back matches after notching a goal in Champions League action. This scoring streak could get the forward going and he should keep having success against an Angers side that has conceded eight goals in their last four games.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Zakaria - Scratched in warm ups Zakaria was scratched in the warm up to Sunday's match against Nice.

Impact Zakaria was in the initial XI, but was replaced by Soungoutou Magassa in the warmup. The extent of Zakaria's injury should be determined ahead of next week's clash with Angers.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Thilo Kehrer - First assist of season Kehrer assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Tuesday's 5-1 victory over Red Star Belgrade. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 26th...

Impact Kehrer provided his first assist of the season Tuesday as Monaco handedly defeated Red Star Belgrade 5-1. In addition to his assist, the defender also contributed two tackles (one won), two interceptions and two blocks to the defensive effort. Moreover, the veteran defender has scored two Ligue 1 goals over six appearances (six starts) domestically while contributing to four clean sheets.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Maghnes Akliouche - Scores from six attempted shots Akliouche scored one goal to go with six shots (two on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 5-1 win against Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Akliouche led the Monaco attack Tuesday with six shots (two on goal) and scored his second goal of the competition as Monaco easily dispatched of Red Star Belgrade 5-1. Over his last five appearances (three starts) in all competitions, Akliouche has attempted eight shots (two on goal), whipped in nine crosses (four accurate) and created four chances. After breaking through the youth system and setting new career-high marks for appearances (28) and starts (18) with Monaco over the 2023/2024 season, the attacking midfielder appears to be a pillar of the team's plans moving forward, as evidenced by his 10 appearances (seven starts) in all competitions to begin the season.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Wilfried Singo - Scores, assist in win Singo scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Tuesday's 5-1 victory over Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Singo was a box-to-box performer Tuesday. The talented central defender scored once and supplied an assist while also contributing to the team's defensive effort with one tackle (one won), three clearances and one block. Singo has started in three successive matches after missing out on Monaco's previous UCL fixture versus Dynamo Zagreb. Over that span, he's made four interceptions, nine clearances and two blocks while contributing to a single clean sheet.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Breel Embolo - Scores, assists in victory Embolo scored one goal and assisted once from four shots and two chances created in Tuesday's 5-1 win against Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Embolo started for the second successive Monaco Champions League fixture Tuesday, bagging a goal and assist in their 5-1 victory. After being limited to just five appearances (two starts) due to injury during the 2023/2024 season, Embolo has returned to full fitness to begin the 2024/2025 season. Through nine appearances (seven starts) in all competitions, Embolo has scored once and supplied three assists.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Takumi Minamino - Nets brace and assists in win Minamino scored two goals and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Tuesday's 5-1 win versus Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Minamino put forth a man of the match performance Tuesday, scoring twice and supplying an assist as Monaco overran Red Star Belgrade in a 5-1 victory. The performance marked the veteran forward's best of the season in all competitions. Prior to this appearance, Minamino had scored just once and provided a single assist over nine appearances (eight starts) in all competitions.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Radoslaw Majecki - One save in victory Majecki recorded one save and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 5-1 victory against Red Star Belgrade.

Impact Majecki had a largely quiet day at the office Tuesday, making one save and conceding once from the penalty spot as Monaco easily dispatched of Red Star Belgrade 5-0. The start was Majecki's second of the season (all competitions) since returning from an ankle injury that cost him Monaco's first nine matches (all competitions). The veteran Monaco keeper should be in net for Matchday 4 when Monaco travel to tussle with Bologna, who have yet to scored through three UCL fixtures.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

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