Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(76) 39 Goals 35 (53)
(51) 22 Assists 19 (35)
(6.6) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.7 (6.5)
28.1 Average Age 29.5
182.8 Average Height (cm) 180.6
(0.8) 0.9 Shots pg 0.9 (0.7)
(53%) 51% Aerial Duel Success 49% (51%)
(0.6) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.9)
(1.3) 1.1 Tackles pg 1 (1.2)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Ligue 1.

Missing Players

Monaco
Lens
Player Reason Status Rating
Benjamin Lecomte Out 6.52
Djibril Sidibé Out 6.76
Aleksandr Golovin Out 7.16
Cesc Fàbregas Doubtful 6.65
Player Reason Status Rating
Cheick Traore Out N/A
Loïc Badé Out 6.95
Corentin Jean Doubtful 6.28

Team News

Monaco
Lens
  • Cesc Fabregas was unavailable against Marseille after taking a knock in training and remains a doubt here.
  • Niko Kovac has hinted at rotating his side here, and could bring in players like Florentino Luis, Guillermo Maripán, and Fodé Ballo-Touré.
  • After taking Benoît Badiashile and Caio Henrique off at the interval against Marseille, Niko Kovac is likely to sit his two defenders.
  • Jonathan Gradit and Cheick Doucouré are back from suspension and both should feature here.
  • Defender Loïc Badé is unavailable owing to an accumulation of bookings.
  • Massadio Haidara had started ahead of Facundo Medina on the left of Franck Haise's back three against Montpellier, but expect the Argentine to come back in here after shipping three goals.
  • Clément Michelin could also be an option at right wing-back.

Prediction

  • Given AS Monaco's general lack of rotation, this could be a real opportunity for the likes of Pellegri and others to impress. These players' hunger, along with the team's strong form at home, should be enough to hold off Lens.
  • Lens will miss the influential Badé in defence, and off the back of having conceded three to Montpellier and three to Angers two matches ago, one would have to think that the visitors look vulnerable enough for Monaco to get back on track.
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