In the ongoing Ligue 1 match between AS Monaco and Stade Rennais at the Stade Louis II, Claudio Ranieri’s Monaco faces an inconsistent Rennes team. Falcao, officially sidelined due to a thigh injury, is set to miss his first Ligue 1 match since joining France. In his absence, the Italian coach has opted for an innovative attacking duo, featuring Rivière and Martial.
On the Rennes side, the absence of Foued Kadir in the midfield is notable. However, Philippe Montanier can rely on the return of midfielder Tiemoué Bakayoko from suspension. Jonathan Pitroipa is slated to occupy the flank of the Breton attack.
AS Monaco lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Subasic
- Defenders: Raggi, Carvalho, Abidal (captain), Kurzawa
- Midfielders: Toulalan, Obbadi, Rodriguez, Moutinho
- Forwards: Rivière, Martial
Stade Rennais lineup:
- Goalkeeper: Costil
- Defenders: Danzé (captain), Kana-Biyik, Armand, Mbengue
- Midfielders: Bakayoko, Konradsen, Hunou, Pitroipa, Féret
- Forward: Oliveira
The match brings together two teams with different aspirations, and the absence of Falcao adds an extra layer of challenge for Monaco as they aim for a positive result against Rennes.
