AS Monaco will field a heavily reshuffled team, including debutant Mathys Detourbet, for their first Ligue 1 match of the season against Le Havre AC this weekend. Get French Football News reports the probable Monaco lineup, as the club manages multiple absences following their Conference League victory.
Le Havre AC, fourteenth in the league with zero points after one loss, hosts a Monaco side juggling squad rotation. The visitors have conceded one goal and scored none this season, leaving them four points behind leaders Lille OSC. Le Havre's next away fixture is against 13th-placed Estac Troyes on November 21st.
Who is missing for Monaco?
Filipe Luís, in his second match as Monaco manager, must cope without several key players. Christian Mawissa is suspended. The attacking department is particularly hit by injuries, with Jordan Teze, Ansu Fati, and new signing Mattias Abline all unavailable. To manage fatigue after Thursday's match, Takumi Minamino and Folarin Balogun are set to be rested and were not included in the matchday squad. This series of absences forces the coach to delve into his squad depth and fast-track the integration of new signings.
Why is Detourbet starting?
The main novelty in the predicted eleven is the inclusion of Mathys Detourbet. The midfielder, on loan from Manchester City, is tipped to make his first Ligue 1 start. This would be only his second appearance for Monaco. His selection is a direct consequence of the absences and necessary rotation. Luís is betting on the youth and potential of the player to compensate for the lack of available options on the right flank. This decision shows the staff's confidence in a player who must quickly adapt to the level of the French championship.
Which other new signings are debuting?
Two other summer arrivals could also see significant playing time against Le Havre. In defense, Sadibou Sané, who joined from Metz this summer, is predicted to start. He already made his competitive debut in the 3-2 Europa Conference League win over Górnik Zabrze on Thursday. At left-back, Flávio Nazinho, arriving from Cercle Brugge, is tipped for his first competitive start for Monaco. These defensive changes aim to bring fresh legs after the European effort.
What is Monaco's predicted lineup?
According to the L'Équipe publication reported by Get French Football News, Monaco is expected to line up as follows: Lukas Hradecky in goal; a defense of Vanderson, Eric Dier, Sadibou Sané, and Flávio Nazinho. The midfield would consist of Mathys Detourbet, Lamine Camara, Denis Zakaria, and Mamadou Coulibaly. Up front, Mika Biereth and Aleksandr Golovin would complete the setup. This team, very different from the one fielded in Europe, relies on a mix of experience and new faces. The collective performance will be under scrutiny, especially the coordination between the new elements.
For Le Havre AC, this match represents an opportunity to face a team in flux and to earn their first points of the season. Supporters can track the club's league position on our standings page. Monaco's absentee issues could leave spaces for the Norman players to exploit, as they look to improve a defensive record that saw them concede once on the opening day. The upcoming schedule, visible on our fixtures page, will be key for their early-season momentum.
