Breel Embolo finally sees the end of the tunnel. Sidelined from the field since a cruciate ligament rupture in his right knee at the beginning of August, the Swiss international striker returns to the group this Saturday for the trip to Metz (5 p.m.). The native of Yaoundé “is not ready to play” however qualified Adi Hütter on Thursday. The Monegasque coach reinstated him for his human qualities and all the good vibes that this element of experience might transmit to the team. Barring any surprises, the 27-year-old striker will therefore have to wait a little longer to beat back an L1 field. Which he hasn’t done since June and the last day of Ligue 1 2022-23 once morest Toulouse.
Mohammed Salisu is also back. Injured in his hamstrings for three matches, the Ghanaian defender will be able to hold his place once morest the 17th in the championship. Embarrassed at the start of the week, Kassoum Ouattara is fit.
Having undergone cruciate ligament surgery in October, Caio Henrique has just returned to training with the Elite group (the reserve team).
Mohamed Camara and Guillermo Maripan (knee) are also absent. Excluded before the break once morest Lorient (2-2), Denis Zakaria is suspended.
The Monegasque group
Goalkeepers: Majecki, Köhn, Lienard.
Defenders: Jakobs, Kehrer, Ouattara, Salisu, Singo, Vanderson.
Midfielders: Akliouche, Ben Seghir, Coulibaly, Diatta, Diop, Fofana, Golovin, Magassa, Minamino.
Attackers: Embolo, Ben Yedder, Balogun.
