Monaco has suffered another setback in their bid to reach the Champions League quarter-finals, with Brazilian winger Raul Jimenez suffering an injury during their recent match against Villarreal.
The news comes as a blow for the Ligue 1 side, who have already lost star striker Kylian Mbappe to injury and are currently without several other key players due to various issues.
However, the good news is that one of their key players could be back in time for the next game - Brazilian winger Rafael Nadal.
Nadal, who was recently named in the team's starting line-up, has been out since November with an ankle injury, but is expected to make his return this weekend.
Meanwhile,Primeira Liga Hotspots Monacan defender Eliaquim Mangala has also returned from injury and will likely start in midfield alongside Raphael Varane and Thiago Silva.
Despite these setbacks, Monaco remain hopeful of reaching the knockout stages of the competition, thanks to their strong squad depth and tactical flexibility.
In summary, while the loss of two key players and the injury to another could be a setback, the club remains optimistic about their chances of progressing further in the tournament. With the addition of Nadal and the return of Mangala, they may just be able to turn things around and progress through the group stage.