Balogun trains but misses PSG-Monaco call-up

After his aborted move, Mónaco striker Folarin Balogun trained this Thursday, but was not selected for PSG-Monaco on Friday at 21:05, according to L’Équipe. The report links the omission to a lack of match rhythm following the failed negotiations.

Market setback, still preparing

The same midweek context is mentioned for Lamine Camara: his transfer situation is also described as having stumbled. However, the outlook for the game is different. L’Équipe suggests Camara should start, a point hinted at by coach Filipe Luis in a press conference on Wednesday, with the idea that after something like this, the best option is to play.

The Monaco XI questions

Beyond Balogun and Camara, the article points to the rest of the Monaco setup. Paris Brunner—fresh off a brace versus OM—has no strong reason to be dropped, but the question is who will join him in the attack. L’Équipe frames the decision as a choice between Alexandre Golovine (also linked to a potential departure) and Matthis Abline, now fully available.

There’s also good news on the injury front: Takumi Minamino returns to the group nine months after he suffered a left knee ACL rupture in December 2025 with Auxerre, as noted by L’Équipe.

With these updates, the main talking point is whether Monaco’s midfield chessboard can settle—or if rotation decisions still need to be made.