Monaco’s Squad Challenges in Crucial Benfica Clash

AS Monaco is set to face Benfica in a pivotal UEFA Champions League match on Tuesday, with Wilfried Singo making a welcome return to the squad. However, manager Adi Hütter must navigate a challenging situation due to multiple player absences.

The Principality club travels to Lisbon needing to overcome a one-goal deficit to advance in the Champions League. While Singo’s return bolsters the team, Monaco faces significant hurdles with several key players unavailable.

Recent injuries have sidelined Soungoutou Magassa (facial fracture) and Aleksandr Golovin (adductor issue) for weeks. Disciplinary issues further complicate matters, with Moatasem Al-Musrati suspended after receiving a red card in the first leg. Captain Denis Zakaria and Vanderson are also out due to yellow card accumulation.

Long-term injuries continue to affect the squad, with Jordan Teze (quadriceps) and Folarin Balogun (shoulder) unable to participate in the upcoming fixture.

This combination of absences presents a significant challenge for Monaco as they seek to overturn their deficit and progress in the Champions League.