Abline returns to Monaco squad for OM clash Sunday

Matthis Abline, Monaco’s forward, will finally be included in the matchday squad for Sunday’s home game against the OM, according to L’Équipe. He has returned after suffering issues with his right foot.

Cleared after the injury

As the outlet reports, Abline was hurt during the Coventry game on August 14, which finished 0-2. The incident left him with a cut that required stitches. He then missed the first three league matches of the season, but trained with the group on Saturday and is now available.

Monaco coach Filipe Luis said, as quoted by L’Équipe: «Il figurera dans le groupe demain… Le fait est qu’il est rétabli, donc il est disponible». He added that the staff will keep an eye on him because of the injury, though they won’t overthink it: «On est conscients qu’avec lui… Mais on ne calcule pas trop».

Captain Denis Zakaria echoed that optimism: «Honnêtement, Matthis va bien… C’est un super joueur… On y va à 100 % à l’entraînement». While his participation is confirmed, it’s still unlikely he starts from the beginning; he could instead be used from the bench.

Other fitness updates

Monaco will still be without Ansu Fati, whose return date hasn’t been set yet. Luis said he may need one week, possibly two or three to regain peak physical condition after missing much of pre-season. L’Équipe also lists absences for Takumi Minamino and Mohammed Salisu, while Edan Diop is in a recovery phase and Folarin Balogun is also mentioned as returning—along with the possibility of a transfer.