AS Monaco Faces Midfield Crisis Ahead of Crucial Benfica Clash

AS Monaco’s manager Adi Hütter is confronted with a significant challenge as his team prepares to face Benfica in Lisbon for a critical UEFA Champions League fixture. With a one-goal deficit to overcome, Monaco’s aspirations to progress in the tournament are further complicated by a severe shortage of midfield options.

The team’s midfield has been decimated by a series of setbacks. Captain Denis Zakaria and Moatasem Al-Musrati are unavailable due to suspension, while Soungoutou Magassa is sidelined after sustaining a facial fracture in the previous match. Adding to the woes, Aleksandr Golovin, who could have filled the gap, is out for an extended period with an adductor injury.

This leaves Lamine Camara, who is just returning from injury himself, as the sole experienced midfielder at Hütter’s disposal. The right-back position also poses a dilemma, with Vanderson suspended and Jordan Teze injured. There’s hope that Wilfried Singo might recover in time to play, with Krépin Diatta as a potential alternative.

Anticipated Monaco Line-up Against Benfica

Radoslaw Majecki; Caio Henrique, Christian Mawissa, Thilo Kehrer, Krépin Diatta; Eliesse Ben Seghir, Lamine Camara, Takumi Minamino, Maghnes Akliouche; Mika Biereth, Breel Embolo.