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Monaco faces Górnik Zabrze without key forwards Balogun and Fati

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 8:40 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Monaco faces Górnik Zabrze without key forwards Balogun and Fati
Summary

AS Monaco is set to play Górnik Zabrze in a UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier in Poland. The team must adapt without several key forwards, including Folarin Balogun, Matthis Abline, and Ansu Fati, all of whom are sidelined due to various injuries. Additionally, Aleksandr Golovin is injured and Takumi Minamino is recovering from an ACL injury. Monaco's likely lineup features Lukas Hradecky, Nazinho, and others, while Safouane Benzahra may have an opportunity for significant playing time. The match is ongoing.

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  • •Folarin Balogun is out due to fitness issues after the FIFA World Cup.
  • •Matthis Abline is sidelined with a foot injury.
  • •Ansu Fati is not fit and will miss the start of Ligue 1.
  • •Monaco's starting XI includes Lukas Hradecky and Nazinho.
  • •The match versus Górnik Zabrze is currently in progress.
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  • 8:40 AMYahoo Sports — Monaco predicted XI v Górnik Zabrze: Folarin Balogun, Matthis Abline, and Ansu Fati out
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AS Monaco will have to cobble together a forward line this evening when they face Górnik Zabrze in their UEFA Europa Conference League qualifier in Poland.Les Monégasques are without several key pl...

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