Monaco’s Anticipated Starting XI Against OGC Nice: Key Players Return from Injury

AS Monaco is set to face OGC Nice in the highly anticipated Derby de la Côte d’Azur on Saturday evening. The match marks the return of two crucial players, Folarin Balogun and Aleksandr Golovin, who have been sidelined due to injuries.

Balogun, who underwent shoulder surgery in December following a dislocation in October, is making his comeback. Golovin, on the other hand, has been absent since early February due to an adductor injury. While both players are now available for selection, they are likely to start on the bench.

Manager Adi Hütter has confirmed that Philipp Köhn will be the starting goalkeeper, taking precedence over Radoslaw Majecki. There’s a possibility that Vanderson and Takumi Minamino might be rested after their late return from international duty. This could lead to Wilfried Singo filling in at right-back, with Eliesse Ben Seghir potentially occupying the left midfield position.

Monaco’s Projected Lineup Against OGC Nice

Philipp Köhn; Caio Henrique, Christian Mawissa, Thilo Kehrer, Wilfried Singo; Eliesse Ben Seghir, Denis Zakaria, Lamine Camara, Maghnes Akliouche; Breel Embolo, Mika Biereth.