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'We were expecting better' - Paul Pogba's Monaco struggles are 'tough for everyone in the family', says his brother Mathias

Mathias Pogba has admitted that his brother Paul is finding his latest injury setback "mentally painful" as the midfielder's comeback season...

FEBRUARY 11 • goal

'We were expecting better' - Paul Pogba's Monaco struggles are 'tough for everyone in the family', says his brother Mathias

Ansu Fati - Could return Friday Fati (calf) was spotted training with the team Wednesday and could be an option for Friday's clash against Nantes, according to Vivien Seiller from Nice Matin.

Impact Fati missed the derby against Nice with a calf injury, but the attacking midfielder was back in team training Wednesday and is trending toward a return to the squad for Friday's showdown with the Canaries. That's a positive development for the Diagonale, even if his role projects more as added firepower off the bench rather than a locked-in contributor. With Simon Adingra arriving during the transfer window, Fati is likely looking at a reduced workload as he fights to regain minutes in a now-crowded attacking rotation.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Mawissa - Trains with team Mawissa (hamstring) was spotted training with the team Wednesday, according to Vivien Seiller from Nice Matin.

Impact Mawissa got back into partial team training last week and has now resumed full sessions as he closes in on a return from his hamstring injury. The defender is trending toward being available for Friday's clash against Nantes if everything stays on track. He was a locked-in starter before going down and could reclaim a similar role for the Diagonale once he's fully up to speed.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Lamine Camara - Active as set-piece taker Camara had seven crosses (two accurate) and six corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Nice.

Impact Camara was a regular crossing threat in this game, but he was unable to do much when he had the chance to make an impact. Camara has recorded at least six crosses in five of his last six outings between Ligue 1 and the Champions League, and that's where most of his fantasy upside comes from. He also has five shots and 11 chances created over that span.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Zakaria - 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

Folarin Balogun - Takes three shots Balogun generated three shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Nice. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 13th minute.

Impact Balogun was Monaco's most dangerous threat in this game, but he was unable to find the back of the net. Even though Balogun is a regular starter at Monaco, he has failed to be a regular scoring threat. The last time he scored a goal was against Galatasaray in the UCL on Dec. 9, and his last goal in the league came in early November in a 4-1 loss to Lens.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Philipp Kohn - Keeps clean sheet Kohn recorded three saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus Nice.

Impact This was Kohn's fourth straight clean sheet between the Ligue 1 and the UEFA Champions League. The last time he conceded a goal came against Real Madrid in the UCL, and he hasn't allowed goals in league play since Jan. 16. Kohn will aim to keep that run alive against Nantes on Friday, Feb. 13.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Rennes splits with coach Habib Beye following poor run of form

French club Rennes has parted ways with coach Habib Beye following a poor run of form and amid reports of tensions within the squad

FEBRUARY 9 • Associated Press

Wout Faes - Called up Sunday Faes (undisclosed) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Nice.

Impact Faes is in the team sheet Sunday after he had to pass some testing, with the defender selected for a spot on the bench to face their rivals. He started in his past two appearances since joining the club, hoping to work back into the role after his exit from Leicester City.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Mawissa - Derby coming too soon Mawissa (hamstring) is not an option for Sunday's derby against Nice, coach Sebastien Pocognoli said in the press conference, according to Vivien Seiller from Nice Matin.

Impact Mawissa has been back in full team training for two weeks but is still not fit enough to make the matchday squad for Sunday's derby against Nice. The defender is in the final stretch of his recovery from a hamstring injury and is targeting a return in the upcoming fixtures. His comeback should provide a timely lift to the backline, as he was a locked-in starter on the Rocher before going down injured.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Ansu Fati - Remains out Fati (calf) is ruled out for Sunday's derby against Nice, coach Sebastien Pocognoli said in the press conference, according to Vivien Seiller from Nice Matin.

Impact Fati picked up a calf injury against Rennes last week and has not recovered in time which rules him out for Sunday's derby against Nice. That said, his absence does little to shake up the starting squad since he has largely filled a bench role for the Diagonale. The recent arrival of Simon Adingra further clouds his minutes and is expected to cut into his playing time once he is fit again.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Wout Faes - Late call for derby Faes (ankle) is a late call for Sunday's derby against Nice, coach Sebastien Pocognoli said in the press conference, according to Vivien Seiller from Nice Matin.

Impact Faes is set to train with the group for the first time Saturday and will be evaluated afterward to determine whether he can be included in the squad for Sunday's derby against Nice. The center-back was brought in during the winter window to stabilize a backline hit hard by injuries before suffering an ankle issue of his own against Le Havre. If Faes is forced to miss additional time, Jordan Teze and Denis Zakaria are expected to line up alongside Thilo Kehrer in the back three again.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Enciso scores twice as Strasbourg beats Monaco 3-1 to reach French Cup quarterfinals

Paraguay midfielder Julio Enciso scores twice as Strasbourg beats Monaco 3-1 at home to reach the French Cup quarterfinals

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Marseille's title chances hang by a thread heading into Ligue 1 showdown with PSG

Marseille's trip to play bitter rival Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday could prove to be a turning point in Ligue 1

FEBRUARY 5 • Associated Press

Brazil forward Endrick scores again as Lyon reaches French Cup quarterfinals

Endrick makes it five goals in five games as Lyon beats Laval 2-0 to reach the French Cup quarterfinals

FEBRUARY 4 • Associated Press

Paul Pogba's nightmare Monaco season hits new low as ex-Man United midfielder dropped from Champions League squad ahead of PSG playoff

Paul Pogba has been removed from Monaco's Champions League squad ahead of their upcoming knockout round playoff with domestic rivals Paris S...

FEBRUARY 4 • goal

Paul Pogba's nightmare Monaco season hits new low as ex-Man United midfielder dropped from Champions League squad ahead of PSG playoff

Kassoum Ouattara - Out several weeks Ouattara will be out for several weeks due to a calf injury, said coach Sebastien Pocognoli in the press conference, according to Vivien Seiller from Nice Matin.

Impact Ouattara will miss several weeks due to a calf injury. He had been working in a rotational role and his absence is not expected to have a major impact, with Caio Henrique likely to start at left-back during that span.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Mawissa - Takes part in training Mawissa (hamstring) was spotted training with the team on Wednesday, according to Vivien Seiller of Nice Matin.

Impact Mawissa trained with the team Wednesday after missing the last five matches across all competitions due to a hamstring injury. The defender is likely to be short of fitness for Thursday's cup match against Strasbourg but could be an option for Sunday's league clash against Nice. Mawissa had been a regular starter prior to the injury and is expected to reclaim his role in central defense once fully fit.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Folarin Balogun - Fit to play despite early exits Balogun has been managing physical issues and has frequently exited matches early in the second half, but he is not dealing with any injury concerns and has been training in full,...

Impact Balogun was forced off in the 56th minute of Saturday's win against Rennes due to ongoing fitness issues he has been managing for several weeks, largely tied to his increased workload. The American has since returned to full training at La Turbie, is not dealing with any injury concerns, and is expected to retain his starting role in the frontline moving forward for the Diagonale.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Wout Faes - Spotted in training Faes (ankle) etait de retour a l'entrainement mercredi, according to Luke Entwistle from Get French Football News.

Impact Faes returned to training Wednesday after missing the last two matches with an ankle sprain. He is expected to be short of fitness for Thursday's cup match against Strasbourg but could be an option for Sunday's league clash against Nice. His return could allow Denis Zakaria to shift back into midfield, potentially limiting Mamadou Coulibaly's minutes.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Monaco and Lens add to their attacks with Adingra, Saint-Maximin signings Ligue 1's surprise package Lens bolstered their squad with the signing of Allan Saint-Maximin, while Simon Adingra has joined Monaco.

FEBRUARY 3 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Simon Adingra - Loaned to Monaco Adingra has been loaned to Monaco from Sunderland, according to his parent club.

Impact Adingra is out from Sunderland until the end of the season, heading to France with Monaco. He started in nine of his 14 appearances with the club this season, making the move a bit surprising. With a team that sees decent rotation, Wilson Isidor and Eliezer Mayenda will likely work into more time, while Adingra earns more of a rotational to depth role with Monaco.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Mika Biereth - Records two assists Mika Biereth assisted twice to go with two shots (one on goal) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-0 win against Rennes.

Impact Biereth came off the bench in the 59th minute of Saturday's match against Rennes and made an immediate impact, first assisting Mamadou Coulibaly before delivering a perfect cross for Stanis Idumbo Muzambo late on. The forward also attempted two shots and created three key passes. After going three straight matches without seeing the pitch, Biereth could see increased minutes going forward due to the injuries to Folarin Balogun and Ansu Fati.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Aleksandr Golovin - Provides one assist in win Golovin assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 4-0 win against Rennes.

Impact Golovin provided an assist for Maghnes Akliouche early in the second half against Rennes on Saturday, snapping an eight-match assist drought. The Russian remains an undisputed starter, having started the last 11 matches while recording two assists and 21 key passes during that span.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Maghnes Akliouche - Scores off the bench Akliouche scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Rennes.

Impact Akliouche started on the bench but came on at halftime in Saturday's match against Rennes and needed only a few minutes to make an impact, scoring into an empty net after a well-timed pass from Aleksandr Golovin while adding two key passes. The Frenchman snapped a nine-match stretch without a goal contribution and, despite a recent difficult period, remains an undisputed starter when at full fitness.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

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'We were expecting better' - Paul Pogba's Monaco struggles are 'tough for everyone in the family', says his brother Mathias

Rennes splits with coach Habib Beye following poor run of form

Enciso scores twice as Strasbourg beats Monaco 3-1 to reach French Cup quarterfinals

Marseille's title chances hang by a thread heading into Ligue 1 showdown with PSG

Brazil forward Endrick scores again as Lyon reaches French Cup quarterfinals

Paul Pogba's nightmare Monaco season hits new low as ex-Man United midfielder dropped from Champions League squad ahead of PSG playoff