Goalkeeper: Ozer is the starter, Gill as backup. Defense: We should see the starting defense back, which is starting to build good chemistry. Alexsandro - Ngoy in central defense & Perraud - Goffi on the wings. Midfield: Bentaleb in a deep role with André - Haraldsson ahead of him. Attack: Mbappé will be back on his right wing. Giroud was rested and should reclaim his starting spot. I can see Diaoune continuing after his very impressive performance on the left wing Wednesday. Given Monaco's midfield, it's possible that one attacker (Diaoune or Giroud) or Haraldsson gets dropped to strengthen the midfield with Mukau or Kjaergaard added.
Srdanovic
Sajous
Önal
Sahraoui
Igamane
Santos
Ueda
Data by sorarescore
Bakwa70%✓
Haraldsson90%✓
Giroud60%↑
Ngoy90%✓
Alexsandro90%✓Goffi60%✓
Perraud70%✗
Özer70%✓
Kjærgaard70%↑
André70%✓
Bentaleb90%✓Overview
Goalkeeper: Ozer will need to confirm after his promising first season with a high number of clean sheets. Bodart is looking for a project where he could become a starter again. Defense: On the right following Meunier's departure, Santos will reclaim his place with Srdanovic as his backup. In the center following Mandi's contract not being renewed, Alexsandro will get his spot back and will partner with Ngoy. Nianzou and Cossier should be the 2 back-ups. On the left no changes, Perraud will be the starter and Verdonk the backup. Midfield: The biggest question mark is around Bouaddi, the club wants to keep him on loan this season if he receives a satisfactory offer. If he stays, he will be paired with captain André, otherwise Bentaleb, who recently extended, will take his place. Haraldsson will have to take on the playmaker role. Perrin and Sahraoui (if he's moved back into midfield) will be the super-subs at this position and shouldn't be overlooked for unlocking tight matches. Mukau is also available and should find a more central role than the one he had under Genesio. Attack: 4 players stand out for the wing positions: Correia, Onal, Mbappé and Pardo knowing that the latter can also play as a striker. Giroud and Pardo should alternate at striker while waiting for Igamane's return from injury. Transfers: Bodart, Bouaddi, Mukau, Morais, Pardo, Bayo are the most likely to leave permanently this summer. Broholm and/or Edjouma should leave on loan. Regarding arrivals, this should only happen in case of a major departure (Bouaddi or Pardo) and market opportunities at reduced fees.
Key players
Ozer and the central pairing Ngoy-Alexsandro will be important defensive assets. André is the leader of this squad. If he doesn't leave this summer, Pardo has a big opportunity to impress the major European clubs.
Players to watch
Onal has a real chance to make an impact on the left wing following Correia's underwhelming season. Following his difficult season, Santos will also need to confirm if he wants to reclaim his undisputed starter role.
The fan's bet
Haraldsson is starting his 4th season in the North, he will have to take on this offensive leader role and should have a full season. Diaoune is having a nice pre-season and could get into rotation if he isn't loaned out
29 players — the badge shows the L10, the average of the last 10 matches played.
