Ibrahim Adel starts on the bench as Nordsjælland face Monaco in Conference League

Nordsjælland manager Jens Olsen has named his starting line-up for the Conference League league-phase match against Monaco.

The third-round fixture is due to kick off shortly, with Egypt international Ibrahim Adel among the substitutes for the Danish side.

Nordsjælland’s starting XI is:

Goalkeeper: Andreas Hansen

Defenders: Victor Nelsson, Tobias Salquist, Noah Markmann

Midfielders: Marcus Walker, Malthe Højbjerg, Mark Brink, Juho Lahteenmaki

Forwards: Ola Solbakken, Lamine Sadio, Villum Berthelsen

Nordsjælland are 20th in the competition standings with two points from their opening matches. Monaco occupy seventh place with six points.

Adel has made 20 appearances for Nordsjælland in all competitions this season. The Egyptian has scored four goals and provided three assists.