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MATCH INFO |
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MATCH :
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Psg vs Monaco
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COMPETITION :
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UEFA Champions League
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| DATE: |
26-02-2026
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TIME:
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01.30 AM IST
12.00 AM UAE
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STADIUM
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Parc des Princes
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Injury & Suspension Update
AS Monaco midfielder Aleksandr Golovin was shown a red card in the weekend clash against Nantes, but the suspension applies only to domestic competition. As a result, the Russian playmaker remains eligible and is expected to feature in this European encounter.
However, the hosts continue to battle a lengthy injury list that has disrupted their campaign. Goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky, along with Takumi Minamino and Mohammed Salisu, all remain sidelined with knee injuries, limiting Monaco’s options in both defensive structure and attacking transitions.
Further setbacks come in the form of calf problems for Kassoum Ouattara, Eric Dier, and Paul Pogba, ruling the trio out of contention. Midfield depth is also affected, with Pape Cabral unavailable due to a muscle injury.
There are additional fitness concerns surrounding Lamine Camara and Maghnes Akliouche, both of whom are doubts after being forced off in the previous outing, leaving the medical staff racing against time to assess their availability.
One player certain to be highly motivated is defender Thilo Kehrer, who made over 100 appearances for Paris Saint-Germain between 2018 and 2022. Facing his former club adds extra narrative to an already high-stakes fixture.
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The visitors also arrive with injury concerns of their own. Winger Quentin Ndjantou remains unavailable due to a persistent hamstring complaint, while midfielder Fabian Ruiz is set to miss a sixth consecutive match as he continues his recovery from a knee issue.
There was at least a positive attacking note in the recent defeat at Rennes, where Ousmane Dembele netted a consolation goal to continue his impressive scoring form. The French international has now scored three goals across his last two appearances.
Dembélé also enjoys an outstanding record against Monaco, having registered seven goals in nine meetings — his joint-best return against any single opponent, underlining his threat heading into this clash.