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Could be rested Saturday Zakaria could be rested for Saturday's clash against Lens after logging heavy minutes since returning from injury, coach Sebastien Pocognoli said in Friday's press conference, acco...

Impact Zakaria has locked down a starting spot with 12 straight starts for Monaco since working his way back from a long term groin injury, but he could get a breather in Saturday's matchup against Lens to make sure he is fully loaded for Wednesday's Champions League second leg against Paris Saint-Germain. If the staff decides to manage his minutes, Jordan Teze is in line for an expanded role in the starting XI, while Mamadou Coulibaly could be tapped to start before serving his suspension next week.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores in 3-1 win Zakaria scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Friday's 3-1 victory versus Nantes.

Impact Zakaria scored the team's third goal in the match, which was his first in the league campaign. He attempted a tackle but failed to win it. Zakaria also made a block as well.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Coachless Rennes stuns Ligue 1 leader PSG and ends winless run

Coachless Rennes has stunned Ligue 1 leader Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 and ended a five-game winless run in impressive style

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Limited impact in midfield Zakaria registered three shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Nice.

Impact Zakaria took three shots from his holding midfield role, but none of those were on target. The veteran playmaker should continue to hold a defensive-minded role, so his fantasy upside in most formats will remain limited.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Posts four tackles against Juventus Zakaria had three clearances, one block and two interceptions and won one of four tackles in Wednesday's 0-0 draw against Juventus.

Impact Zakaria shone in the passive phase in the nil-nil draw, filling the stat sheet and setting a new season high in tackles. He has recorded at least one in his last eight outings, piling up 15 (eight won) and adding 18 interceptions, 16 clearances and seven shots (two on target) over that span.

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Breaks up play in draw Zakaria had one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Le Havre.

Impact Zakaria led the Monaco defensive effort Saturday with five interceptions as they earned a share of the points in a 0-0 draw versus Le Havre. Since returning from a red card suspension, the midfielder has attempted five shots (one on goal) and made eight interceptions and clearances each across five appearances (five starts). Zakaria has been limited to just nine Ligue 1 appearances (eight starts) due to a groin injury and suspension.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension over Zakaria is no longer suspended and is an option for the club moving forward.

Impact Zakaria is no longer banned after a game out due to yellow card accumulation, with the midfielder eligible to play again. He started in two straight games ahead of the suspension and will look to maintain that role, starting in all but one match he has been an option for this campaign.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable vs. Lyon Zakaria will be suspended for Saturday's match against Lyon.

Impact Zakaria has earned the suspension after the yellow card he received in the French Cup game against Auxerre on Dec. 21. This is a huge blow for the Swiss veteran, who's the captain for Monaco. He'll be able to return against Lorient on Friday, Jan. 16, while Mamadou Coulibaly could take his place in the lineup.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension cleared Zakaria is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Zakaria has served his two-match ban due to the straight red card he received against Rennes and is set to return in the next contest. The midfielder is expected to be a regular starter in the heart of the game for the Diagonale under new coach Sebastien Pocognoli and will likely claim back that role for the important clash against Marseille on Sunday.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended two games Zakaria will be suspended for two games due to the red card he received against Rennes, according to the league.

Impact Zakaria was sent off in the second half against Rennes and will be suspended for two games following the sports court deliberation. The midfielder will therefore miss the clashes against Paris Saint-Germain and Brest and be back available for the last game of the year against Marseille on Dec. 14. His absence will force a change in the starting XI as he is expected to be a regular starter under new coach Sebastien Pocognoli, with Mamadou Coulibaly and Jordan Teze as the possible options to replace him in the heart of the game for the Diagonale.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up red card Zakaria was sent off in the 66th minute of Saturday's 4-1 loss to Rennes.

Impact Zakaria is going to be missing a match or two coming up, with the midfielder shown a straight red card in the loss. This is rough for the midfielder after he had just returned from a long absence due to injury. He will face the sports court ruling and will miss a match or two, although it won't force a change for the club, just a loss in reinforcements.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Option from bench Zakaria (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Lens.

Impact Zakaria is back from his groin issues and recovered for a bench spot Saturday, ending a long absence dating back to the start og September. He will now hope to remain fit after battling injuries all of last season as well, with the midfielder a starter when fit, starting in all four games to begin the season before his injury.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Option against Lens Zakaria (groin) is an option for Saturday's clash against Lens, the club posted.

Impact Zakaria has trained fully with the squad in recent days, clearing his groin injury and is now back available for the Diagonale to face Lens on Saturday. The captain of the Club of the Principaute has been an undisputed starter in the midfield since his arrival at Monaco and will likely resume that role once fully back fit.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could be an option Saturday Zakaria (groin) could be an option for Saturday's clash against Lens, coach Sebastien Pocognoli said in the press conference, according to Christopher Roux from Nice Matin.

Impact Zakaria has trained in full in recent days after recovering from a groin injury and could be back available for Saturday's clash against Lens. The captain will be assessed after the final training session to know if he can answer the call and be part of the squad. If deemed fit to play, Zakaria should claim back his undisputed starting role in the midfield in the new system of coach Sebastien Pocognoli.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes individual training Zakaria (groin) has started to train individually again, according to his club.

Impact Zakaria is making some improvements from his injury this week, as the midfielder is able to train individually again. This is massive news for the club, as he has been out since mid-September after beginning the year as a starter. His return will then be hoped for in the coming weeks, likely available after the international break.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Absence upgraded Zakaria (groin) will miss two months of competition, coach Adi Hutter said in the press conference, according to Christopher Roux from Nice Matin.

Impact Zakaria suffered a groin injury in Wednesday's training session that revealed to be more serious than expected since he will need at least to month of recovery to comeback. This is a big blow for the captain of Monaco and his absence will lead to some changes in the starting XI, with Aladji Bamba playing more minutes at a young age and Paul Pogba likely seeing a decent role from scratch once reaching his full fitness.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ligue 1 leader PSG faces bitter rival Marseille and Lille looks to stay unbeaten

Ligue 1 leader Paris Saint-Germain faces its biggest rival Marseille at Parc des Princes on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Set to miss several weeks Zakaria (groin) is set to miss several weeks due to his injury, coach Adi Hutter said in the press conference, according to Christopher Roux.

Impact Zakaria suffered a groin injury in training Wednesday and is set to miss several weeks while recovering, making him a doubt for the Derby against Nice on Oct. 5. The captain has been an undisputed starter in the midfield alongside Lamine Camara, and his absence will force a change in the starting XI with the young Aladji Bamba likely stepping in to confirm his decent performance Saturday against Auxerre.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out in Champions League Zakaria (groin) is out for Thursday's trip to Club Brugge, according to Christopher Roux of Nice Matin.

Impact Zakaria suffered a groin injury in training Wednesday and is out for Thursday's clash with Brugge. The midfielder is a major loss to the starting XI, potentially leaving Aladji Bamba to partner Lamine Camara in the center of the park. Zakaria's first chance to return is a Sunday clash with Metz, depending on the severity of the groin injury.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ilenikhena's 89th-minute header gives Monaco 2-1 win at 10-man Auxerre

George Ilenikhena's late header has secured a 2-1 victory for Monaco over Auxerre in the French league

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Marseille and Monaco seal Champions League spots and PSG thrashes Montpellier

Marseille and Monaco have sealed spots in next season’s Champions League

MAY 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Monaco moves closer to a Champions League spot after beating Marseille

Monaco moved closer to a Champions League spot for next season after downing struggling Ligue 1 rival Marseille 3-0 at home

APRIL 12, 2025 • Associated Press

No longer suspended Zakaria is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Zakaria has completed his one-match ban in the Champions League and is now fully available for the club. He should get back directly to the starting squad in the defensive midfield on Saturday against Lille.

FEBRUARY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended Tuesday Zakaria is suspended for Tuesday's match against Benfica due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Zakaria will sit out the second leg of Tuesday's UCL matchup with Benfica, as the midfielder saw his third yellow card of the competition last outing. This is a tough loss for the club, as he is a regular starter when fit. That said, they will likely witness a formation change, with Breel Embolo joining the call in his place as they switch to a 4-4-2.

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Friday Zakaria scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 4-1 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Zakaria scored his third Ligue 1 goal of the season on Friday against Paris and set a new season high with three shot attempts. He is now one goal away from matching his season best of four with Monaco. His next opportunity to contribute comes Tuesday against Benfica in the Champions League knockout phase.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Coachless Rennes stuns Ligue 1 leader PSG and ends winless run

Ligue 1 leader PSG faces bitter rival Marseille and Lille looks to stay unbeaten

Ilenikhena's 89th-minute header gives Monaco 2-1 win at 10-man Auxerre

Marseille and Monaco seal Champions League spots and PSG thrashes Montpellier

Monaco moves closer to a Champions League spot after beating Marseille