Monaco doubt Stanis Idumbo for Lens, Ansu Fati and Folarin Balogun could return | OneFootball

Stanis Idumbo is a doubt for Monaco’s home meeting with Lens on Friday at 20:45, as he manages psoas pain after a run of games. The fixture could present opportunities for Ansu Fati and Folarin Balogun.

According to L'Équipe, Monaco’s 1-1 draw at Strasbourg on Saturday left Anis Soubeir injured and Idumbo sore.

Having started the first six matches of the season under Filipe Luis, the 21-year-old left midfielder is not certain to face Lens.

The coming days will determine whether he is fit for the opening fixture of matchday five and then able to take up his first DR Congo call-up.

The Lens game could mark Ansu Fati’s first involvement of the season with Monaco, after playing no minutes in pre-season or competitive action.

Folarin Balogun could also make the squad. Last week a return was considered more likely after the break, though an earlier call-up remains possible.

Source: L'Équipe

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