Pogba⁣ in Contention as Monaco Prepare for Rennes Encounter

RENNES, FRANCE – AS Monaco will travel to face Stade Rennais at 7:00 p.m. this evening in a crucial Ligue 1 match-up. The fixture‍ sees two teams looking to regain‌ momentum after recent setbacks, but Monaco’s preparations have been substantially boosted by the ‍potential ‍return of key players, moast⁢ notably​ Paul Pogba, who is named in the squad for the first time this season, according to ASM-Supporters.fr.

This match carries significant weight for both clubs as thay ‍navigate a congested league table. Monaco,‍ aiming to climb higher, will be hoping Pogba’s inclusion can spark a much-needed boost in midfield. The availability of several returning players adds tactical flexibility for the⁣ Monegasque side, setting the stage for a compelling contest.

Probable Starting Lineups

Monaco are expected to retain Finn Hradecki in goal despite the ⁤promising performances of Kohn, with captain zakaria also set to return to the starting eleven.Based‌ on reports from L’Equipe and‍ Nice-Matin, the probable Monaco lineup is as follows:

AS Monaco: Hradecki ⁣- Kehrer,​ Salisu, Teze – Diatta, Coulibaly, Zakaria (cap.), Ouattara ⁣- Akliouche, Fati, Ilenikhena

Rennes will likely feature ‍Embolo, a ​former favorite of manager Julien Stéphan, in‍ their attack. The predicted Rennes starting eleven,also according​ to L’Equipe and Nice-Matin,is:

Stade Rennais: Samba – Al-Tamari,Brassier,Jacquet,Ait-Boudlal,Frankowski,Cisse,Rongier,Camara – Lepaul,embolo

The clash promises a interesting tactical battle,with both teams possessing attacking threats and midfield dynamism. The return of Pogba adds an extra layer of intrigue ​to what ⁢is already shaping up to be a captivating Ligue 1 encounter.