Monaco Team News Page 4 - Soccer

Folarin Balogun - Scores on Saturday Balogun scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Lens.

Impact Balogun netted in the 62nd minute assisted by Mamadou Coulibaly. Balogun recorded nine passes and also made a clearance. He has has now netted in back-to-back games including a brace against PSG in the Champions League.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Kohn - Concedes two Kohn had five saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 3-2 win versus Lens.

Impact Kohn recorded 24 passes and also won a duel. He has now registered 13 saves and four clearances across the last five games. Next, he takes on PSG, who can go on top of the table with a win.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Krepin Diatta - Forced off injured Diatta was forced off in the 31th minute of Saturday's clash against Lens due to an apparent injury, the club announced.

Impact Diatta was forced off in the 45th minute of Saturday's clash against Brighton due to an apparent injury and was replaced by Aladji Bamba. The defender will undergo further tests in the coming days to determine the severity of the issue. If his absence is confirmed, Jordan Teze or Vanderson are likely to start at right-back in his place.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

RC Lens vs. AS Monaco Prediction, Picks, Live Odds – Feb. 21 RC Lens will play at home versus AS Monaco on Saturday, after each won their most recent match in Ligue 1 -- beating Paris FC and FC Nantes,...

FEBRUARY 21 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Ansu Fati - Option off bench Fati (quadriceps) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Lens.

Impact Fati is available as an option off the bench for Saturday's clash against Lens after sitting out the last showdown against Paris Saint-Germain with a minor quad knock. The Spaniard returned to full team training Thursday and is cleared to be involved. He resumes his recent role as a substitute option against the Sang et Or.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

PSG's Dembélé out of Metz game with calf injury ahead of Champions League clash with Monaco

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé has a calf injury and will miss Saturday’s Ligue 1 game against Metz

FEBRUARY 20 • Associated Press

Lens vs AS Monaco Prediction and Betting Tips | February 21st 2026 Lens will host AS Monaco at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Saturday in another round of the 2025-26 Ligue 1 campaign.

FEBRUARY 19 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Familiar face returns to Marseille where Habib Beye takes charge amid a title slide

Marseille is trying to save its season by hiring Habib Beye after a slump that has derailed its Ligue 1 title hopes

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Denis Zakaria - 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.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Maghnes Akliouche - Not training Thursday Akliouche (hip) wasn't spotted in team training Thursday and is a doubt for Saturday's clash against Lens, according to Christopher Roux from Nice Matin.

Impact Akliouche has been managing a lingering hip issue since the matchup against Nantes, and while he could have pushed through it for Tuesday's Champions League clash with PSG, the staff opted to hold him back. He was not in full team training two days out from Saturday's showdown with Lens, signaling he still needs more time to fully shake the problem. If the winger is unable to make the squad, expect Mika Biereth or Simon Adingra to step into an expanded role up top for the Diagonale and absorb more responsibility in the attacking rotation.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Mawissa - Continues to train Mawissa (hamstring) continues to train with the team Thursday and could return in Saturday's clash against Lens, according to Christopher Roux from Nice Matin.

Impact Mawissa is inching closer to a return to the matchday squad after several weeks on the sidelines, as he's been back in full team training and trending in the right direction. His availability will likely come down to how he feels physically in the final build-up to the upcoming fixtures. His status is one to watch closely, since he's a locked-in starter for the Diagonale when fully fit and brings real stability to the back line. Getting him back would be a meaningful boost defensively as the schedule tightens up.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ansu Fati - Back in team training Fati (quadriceps) was back in team training Thursday and should be an option for Saturday's clash against Lens, according to Christopher Roux from Nice Matin.

Impact Fati sat out the last showdown against Paris Saint-Germain after picking up a minor quad knock versus Nantes, but the Spaniard was back in full team training Thursday and is trending toward a return for Saturday's clash against Lens. That said, he has mostly been deployed as a bench spark in recent weeks and is likely to slide back into that substitute role against the Sang et Or if he's cleared and available.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Thilo Kehrer - Clears illness Kehrer (illness) was back in full team training Thursday, according to Christopher Roux from Nice Matin.

Impact Kehrer has shaken off the illness that sidelined him for Tuesday's Champions League clash against PSG and is back in the mix after logging a full training session Thursday. That's a major boost for the Diagonale, as he's a locked-in starter along the back line and is expected to step right back into the XI against Lens on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Pape Cabral - Does training warmup Cabral (hamstring) participated in the warmup of Thursday's team training session, according to Christopher Roux from Nice Matin.

Impact Cabral has been managing a hamstring issue, but there was a positive sign Thursday as he took part in the warmup during team training. That's an encouraging step in his recovery process. Still, he's likely a few weeks away from rejoining the matchday squad, and even when fully fit, he projects more as a depth option off the bench than a regular contributor.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Maghnes Akliouche - Records Assist Akliouche assisted once to go with zero corners and three chances created in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Akliouche delivered an assist for Folarin Balogun with a perfectly weighted through ball in Tuesday's match against Paris Saint-Germain, ending a 12-game stretch without an assist across all competitions. He also added three key passes and two tackles. The midfielder has endured a difficult spell in recent months but remains an undisputed starter, recording one goal and one assist across his last 13 appearances in all competitions.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Folarin Balogun - Scores brace Balogun scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal) in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Balogun scored a brace in Tuesday's match against Paris Saint-Germain, first opening the scoring with a header off a well-delivered cross from Aleksandr Golovin, then adding a second with a low finish following a good pass from Maghnes Akliouche. The American snapped a nine-game goal drought and now has nine goals and three assists across 27 appearances in all competitions this season.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Kohn - Seven saves in loss Kohn registered seven saves and allowed three goals in Tuesday's 3-2 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Kohn turned in his best Champions League performance of the season despite conceding three goals in Tuesday's match against Paris Saint-Germain, making seven saves, including a well-stopped penalty from Vitinha in the first half. The goalkeeper continues to start in place of the injured Lukas Hradecky and has recorded 15 saves, allowed four goals and kept three clean sheets across his last five appearances in all competitions. He will look to bounce back in a tough road matchup against Ligue 1 leaders Lens on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

ALL GOALS in the Knockout Play-off Leg 1 of the UEFA Champions League: February 17, 2026

FEBRUARY 18 • YOUTUBE

USA's Folarin Balogun Scores First-Half Brace Against PSG In Champions League

American forward Folarin Balogun took less than one minute to give Monaco the lead against Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League pla...

FEBRUARY 17 • FOX SPORTS

USA's Folarin Balogun Scores First-Half Brace Against PSG In Champions League

Balogun scores two early goals but Monaco loses 3-2 to PSG in Champions League

American forward Folarin Balogun took less than one minute to give Monaco the lead against Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League playoff

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

Why is Paul Pogba not playing today for Monaco vs PSG in 2026 Champions League KO phase first leg? Monaco and PSG are playing as part of the 2026 Champions League KO phase, but why is Paul Pogba not playing this game?

FEBRUARY 17 • BOLAVIP.COM

What happens if PSG win, tie or lose vs Monaco today in 2026 Champions League KO phase first leg? PSG face Monaco in a crucial 2026 Champions League knockout phase playoff, with the reigning champions looking to secure a strong result in...

FEBRUARY 17 • BOLAVIP.COM

Aleksandr Golovin - Shown red card after assist in UCL Golovin provided one assist and received a straight red card during Tuesday's UEFA Champions League game versus Paris Saint-Germain.

Impact Golovin was sent off for the second consecutive time after his dismissal in the previous league match, so he's now banned for the next game of each competition against Lens and PSG, respectively. The playmaker has recorded three assists over those two games, but his performance has been marked by the disciplinary issues. Unless Ansu Fati (quadriceps) regains fitness, Mika Biereth may be an offensive option while Golovin is ineligible.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Lamine Camara - Starts immediately Camara (ankle) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against PSG.

Impact Camara is back in the squad Tuesday and will not miss any time due to an ankle injury he suffered. This is a sixth straight start for the midfielder, and he should maintain the role, only missing two starts all season when fit.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Maghnes Akliouche - Starting in UCL play Akliouche (hip) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's match against PSG.

Impact Akliouche was in the squad list and an option for Tuesday, so it is no surprise the midfielder is in the starting XI Tuesday. He has yet to score in the competition, but does have two assists, needing a big day himself if they want to take down French rivals, PSG.

FEBRUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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