Monaco predicted XI v Nice: Wissam Ben Yedder to partner Folarin Balogun? | OneFootball

“We have to change something,” said Adi Hütter in the wake of AS Monaco’s shock Coupe de France exit at the hands of Rouen. The Austrian manager could, therefore, spring a surprise, or two, against OGC Nice in Sunday evening’s Côte d’Azur derby.

There are no fresh injury concerns for Monaco. Alongside more long-term absentees Breel Embolo and Caio Henrique, Krépin Diatta and Wissam Ben Yedder also missed the midweek defeat. The former is expected to miss several weeks, and whilst the latter is a slight doubt due to muscle fatigue, there is optimism that he will be fit enough to start against Les Aiglons.

The Frenchman may partner Folarin Balogun up-front, however, there is an element of the unknown heading into the match. With Hütter promising “change”, will that see the Austrian move away from his favoured 3-4-3 formation, or will there be considerable change in personnel?

Monaco likely lineup v Nice

Philipp Köhn; Ismail Jakobs, Mohamed Salisu, Thilo Kehrer, Vanderson; Youssouf Fofana, Denis Zakaria, Mohamed Camara; Aleksandr Golovin, Wissam Ben Yedder, Folarin Balogun.

GFFN | Luke Entwistle