

AS Monaco are expected to hand Folarin Balogun his first start since December as they travel to face AS Saint-Étienne, looking to reignite their Champions League qualification bid after back-to-back draws.
The Nigeria-American striker is in line to replace Breel Embolo in attack after recovering from a shoulder injury sustained against Olympique de Marseille on the 1st of December, 2024.
His inclusion could provide a much-needed spark for Adi Hütter’s side, who have struggled to convert dominance into wins in recent weeks.
In midfield, Lamine Camara will miss the tie due to suspension, paving the way for Soungoutou Magassa to partner Denis Zakaria in the middle of the park.