AS Monaco's squad to face Lorient
Ligue 1 is back already for Niko Kovac’s squad, who are getting ready to face Lorient at the Stade du Moustoir, as part of the 18th Matchday of Ligue 1. The match, which will kick off on Wednesday January 6 at 7 p.m., will again take place behind closed doors in Brittany, due to the current health situation. The first match of 2021 can be watched live on Téléfoot.
Read the pre-match press conferences from Niko Kovac and Aurélien Tchouameni.
𝗟𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝗲 🇲🇨 pour le premier match de l'année 2021 👀#FCLASM | Demain, 19h 👊 pic.twitter.com/GLP8MbHwrP
— AS Monaco 🇲🇨 (@AS_Monaco) January 5, 2021
The Rouge et Blancs’ squad to face Lorient:
Goalkeepers
Majecki, Mannone
Defenders
Aguilar, Badiashile, Ballo-Touré, Caio Henrique, Disasi, Maripán, Pavlović, Sidibé
Midfielders
Diop, Golovin, Fofana, Gelson Martins, Millot, Tchouameni
Forwards
Ben Yedder, Geubbels, Jovetić, Volland
Suspended: Eliot Matazo
Medical update: Cesc Fàbregas continues his rehabilitation, while Pietro Pellegri has had issues with his right hamstring. In addition, a positive case of COVID-19 was detected last night within the professional squad. The player is doing well and his health is not a cause for concern. All necessary measures have been taken. He is currently being isolated and monitored by the club’s medical staff, in conjunction with the local authorities.
