Monaco v Getafe at Louis-II, Abline could debut in final test before camp | OneFootball

AS Monaco host Getafe at Stade Louis-II at 20:00, a final run-out before their England training camp and with the Conference League play-off first leg on 20 August.

Last pre-season at Louis-II, Monaco lost 2-1 to then European runners-up Inter in their only home warm-up. It featured Hradecky’s first appearance, a superb Akliouche goal and Pogba’s presentation to the crowd. Tonight they face the Madrid club who finished 7th in La Liga last season.

Matthis Abline, rested for the 2-2 draw with Cercle Bruges to work on fitness, could make his debut after completing a first full session yesterday. The former Nantes forward, signed for €25 million plus €5 million in bonuses, watched the previous friendly from the sidelines.

How will Filipe Luis configure his attack? Could Abline be paired with Mika Biereth, and what part for Aleksandr Golovin, used as a second striker this summer? The Russian might shift wide in a 4-4-2, and work on and off the ball will be scrutinised in a squad still taking shape.

Luis was not satisfied with the Bruges display. The attack lacked cohesion and connections, and defensively Monaco were exposed to counters.

Getafe also begin their season on 20 August. José Bordalas has been in charge since 2023, providing staff stability. Monaco head to England from 8 to 14 August, while the Azulones have already completed their camp near Alicante.

Source: Nice-Matin

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