Monaco prepares to face Le Mans with Balogun expected on the bench
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 7:53 AM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026

Monaco is set to face Le Mans FC on Sunday afternoon in Ligue 1. Following a 2-0 victory over Nordsjaelland, Folarin Balogun, who made his first start of the season in that match, is anticipated to return to the bench. Monaco is struggling, without a win in their last four league games, consisting of two draws and two losses. Key players like Paris Brunner and Matthis Abline are expected to remain in the starting lineup, while Stanis Idumbo and Ansu Fati are sidelined due to injuries. Monaco will aim to secure three points against the newly promoted side.
- •Monaco has not won in their last four Ligue 1 matches.
- •Folarin Balogun likely drops to the bench for the Le Mans match.
- •Matthis Abline scored in their recent victory against Nordsjaelland.
- •Stanis Idumbo and Ansu Fati are unavailable due to injuries.
- •Monaco hopes to rebound against newly-promoted Le Mans.
- 7:53 AMYahoo Sports — Monaco predicted XI v Le Mans: Folarin Balogun to drop to the bench?
"Folarin Balogun made his first start of the season during Thursday’s 2-0 win over Nordsjaelland, however, the UMSNT forward is expected to drop back to the bench for the visit to face Le Mans FC on ...
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