Monaco set to face CSKA Sofia without Eric Dier, Ansu Fati to start

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Last updated Oct 15, 2026

Monaco set to face CSKA Sofia without Eric Dier, Ansu Fati to start

Summary

AS Monaco prepares for their UEFA Europa Conference League opener against CSKA Sofia on October 15. Defender Eric Dier will not play due to a muscular injury and did not travel with the squad. Club captain Denis Zakaria is also in the lineup but may not start. Ansu Fati is expected to feature in the starting XI for the first time this season, likely positioned behind Paris Brunner. Monaco's lineup includes Lukas Hradecky and Lamine Camara as part of the defensive setup.

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•Monaco plays CSKA Sofia on October 15
•Eric Dier is out with a muscular injury
•Denis Zakaria may not start despite traveling
•Ansu Fati likely to make first start this season
•Starting lineup includes Lukas Hradecky and Lamine Camara

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6:44 AMYahoo Sports — Monaco predicted XI v CSKA Sofia: Eric Dier out, Ansu Fati to start

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Eric Dier, a mainstay in AS Monaco’s defence this season, is out of their UEFA Europa Conference League opener against CSKA Sofia on Thursday evening. The Englishman didn’t travel with the squad o...
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