Why the Nazinho-Idumbo duo clicks on AS Monaco’s left | OneFootball

AS Monaco’s left flank has been driven by the understanding between Flavio Nazinho and Stanis Idumbo, but the latter is a doubt to face Lens on Friday.

Head coach Filipe Luis has paired them in five of the first six matches this season, yet they might be split for the Louis-II fixture at 20:45, according to Nice-Matin.

Idumbo, 21, has been nursing psoas pain and was managed in Monday and Tuesday’s sessions. That leaves him uncertain for Ligue 1 matchday five, and possibly for the subsequent Congo camp after a recent call-up.

The duo have looked naturally in tune. Nazinho, 23, arrived this summer from Cercle Bruges and brings a more energetic profile than Caio Henrique, who has been off the pace in recent seasons.

Idumbo has been at the club since summer 2025 but had not enjoyed a real run until now. Former left-back Vincent Muratori views them as highly complementary, stressing Idumbo’s long recovery runs, tactical awareness and knack for shutting passing lanes.

At Strasbourg on Saturday 11 September, a 1-1 draw, Idumbo repeatedly tracked back to support Nazinho, whose forward thrusts benefit from that cover. Between them they already have two goals and three assists this season.

Source: Nice-Matin

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