Salisu, Diatta, Balogun and Embolo absent from AS Monaco's squad that will face Le Havre this Saturday

Injuries are not leaving Folarin Balogun alone. Frequently plagued by injuries since signing for the Principality in the summer of 2023, the American international striker will miss AS Monaco's first Ligue 1 match this Saturday evening (7 p.m.) against Le Havre.

The former Gunner has been suffering from quadriceps pain since the friendly match against Ajax Amsterdam played 2-2 on August 3. He was doubtful this week, his injury is not serious according to his coach Adi Hütter, but no risks were taken with the 24-year-old striker.

Although they could leave the club before the end of the transfer window on September 1 at 8 p.m., Krépin Diatta, Breel Embolo, Lucas Michal and Mohammed Salisu have not been called up, as has Mamadou Coulibaly, who could be the subject of a technical choice.

New recruits Eric Dier and Lukas Hradecky are present, but this is not the case for Paul Pogba and Ansu Fati, who are continuing their rehabilitation. Soungoutou Magassa is suspended. He was sent off during the final matchday of last season's championship against Lens.

The Monegasque group:

Goalkeepers: Hradecky, Köhn, Lienard.

Defenders: Dier, Henrique, Kehrer, Mawissa, Ouattara, Singo, Teze, Vanderson.

Midfield: Akliouche, Bamba, Ben Seghir, Camara, Golovin, Minamino, Zakaria.

Forwards: Biereth, Brunner, Ilenikhena.