Football NewsGet French FootballUnverified source· 18 Sept 2026
Detourbet set for Monaco start against Lens
Monaco's forward shortage hands a Manchester City loanee a chance to start against Lens.
M. Detourbet
player
Player
Mathys Detourbet
Club
AS Monaco
Opponent
RC Lens
Venue
Stade Louis II
What happened. AS Monaco are predicted to start Manchester City loanee Mathys Detourbet in their match against RC Lens at the Stade Louis II on Friday night. Injuries in the forward line have limited Filipe Luís' options, with Ansu Fati not yet available.
- Filipe Luís is short of forward options due to injuries.
- Ansu Fati is not yet ready to feature.
- The game takes place at the Stade Louis II on Friday night.
Monaco's attacking depth will be tested as they host Lens, with Detourbet likely to get a chance to impress.
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