AS Monaco has received a significant boost ahead of their return to Ligue 1 action, with manager Filipe Luís confirming that the club now boasts a clean bill of health. All players are available for selection for Saturday’s match against Toulouse FC, a welcome development after the team contended with numerous absentees before the international break.
Luís, speaking in a press conference, expressed his satisfaction with the squad’s condition. “As far as I know, everyone is available. There have been three weeks of full training with the team,” he stated, highlighting the positive impact of the recent break on player recovery and fitness.
Key Players Return
Among those now fully fit and ready is forward Folarin Balogun. The USMNT international, who made his return just before the international break in the 2-1 victory over RC Lens, is now in contention for more minutes. Balogun had faced a challenging period, missing pre-season due to an injury sustained at the FIFA World Cup. Luís confirmed his readiness, saying, “Finally, he is back. He is feeling very good about the hit that he took at the World Cup. He could have time to play; he is totally ready to play.”
Midfielder Aleksandr Golovin, who had returned early from international duty with Russia due to a minor injury, is also fully recovered and available. His presence will be crucial for Monaco’s midfield options.
Further strengthening the squad, Stanis Idumbo and Mamadou Coulibaly have also returned to full training and are now available for selection. Luís noted, “Stanis and Mamadou are back in training, too. It is very good news for us.” Their return adds depth and options for Luís as Monaco looks to maintain its strong start to the season.
Looking Ahead to Toulouse
The availability of a full squad provides Monaco with ample choices as they prepare to face Toulouse FC on Saturday. The team will be aiming to build on their recent form and continue their push in the Ligue 1 standings with a complete roster at their disposal.