Matthis Abline
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Trains fully, option against OM
Abline (foot) is training fully Saturday and is an option for Sunday's clash against Marseille, according to coach Filipe Luis, per Vivien Seiller of Nice Matin.
Analysis: Abline had been receiving treatment on his foot after a knock suffered in a friendly against Coventry City, an issue that also ruled him out of the Conference League playoff against Gornik Zabrze and the recent opening match against Le Havre. His return to full training now marks a significant step forward, positioning him as an option after missing Monaco's opening fixtures of the season.
Still receiving treatment
Abline is still receiving treatment on his foot and is therefore out for Sunday's match against Le Havre, the club posted.
Analysis: Abline's continued absence follows a knock suffered in a recent friendly against Coventry City that had already ruled him out of the Conference League playoff against Gornik Zabrze. This update confirms his recovery hasn't progressed quickly enough for a return this weekend either. Paris Brunner is expected to start in his place up front, with Abline's timeline for a return still to be determined as one of Monaco's summer signings continues working his way toward full fitness.
Not in squad for Conference League playoff
Abline (foot) is not in the squad for Thursday's Conference League playoff match against Gornik Zabrze.
Analysis: The forward was doubtful for this contest after suffering a knock in a recent friendly match against Coventry City, but in the end, he won't be suiting up. It remains to be seen if Abline, one of Monaco's summer signings for the 2026/27 season, will be available for the Ligue 1 opener against Le Havre on Sunday.
Doubtful for Conference League playoff
Abline is a doubt for Thursday's Conference League playoff first leg against Gornik Zabrze after taking a knock to his foot in the recent match against Coventry, according to the club.
Analysis: Abline's participation will depend on how much pain he's still feeling, with the club acknowledging real uncertainty around his availability. The match marks new coach Filipe Luis' first official game in charge of Monaco, adding extra significance to the makeup of the squad he selects. Abline is expected to be given until close to kickoff to be assessed before a final call is made on his involvement. His potential absence would be a blow up front as Monaco look to secure a positive result before the second leg at Stade Louis II.
Signs five year deal with Monaco
Abline signed a five year contract with Monaco through June 2031, joining from FC Nantes, according to the club.
Analysis: Abline tallied eight goals and seven assists across 35 appearances for Nantes last season, building on a breakout 2024/25 campaign in which he finished as the club's leading scorer with 11 goals and helped France reach the semifinals of the U21 European Championship. The 23-year-old striker came through Rennes' academy before productive loan spells with Le Havre and Auxerre, where he combined for nine goals and five assists in 38 appearances, earning a permanent move to Nantes in 2024 after an initial loan. He now heads to Monaco looking to take another step forward in Ligue 1 and is expected to fill the void that will be left by Maghnes Akliouche, who is set to depart the Principality this summer.
Two goal contributions in win
Abline scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and three chances created in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Marseille. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 17th minute.
Analysis: Abline powered Nantes' three-goal surge in the second half, first whipping in a sharp cutback that Ignatius Ganago buried in the 50th minute before putting the exclamation point on his performance with a sensational solo run, slicing in from the right, beating both Facundo Medina and Leonardo Balerdi off the dribble, and ripping a pinpoint finish into the far corner. He closed with one goal, one assist, three shots with two on target, and three chances created, earning man-of-the-match honors. Abline now has a hand in 10 Ligue 1 goals this season, sitting just one shy of matching his career-best mark from last year.
Five shots in loss
Abline registered five shots (two on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Wednesday's 3-0 loss versus Paris Saint-Germain.
Analysis: Abline was the most active Nantes player in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat at Parc des Princes, registering five shots including a powerful free-kick attempt in the first half that Matvey Safonov was forced to push away, and was also caught offside once as his side struggled to create any sustained pressure against a dominant home defense. Abline leads his side's scoring charts with five goals and three assists across 29 Ligue 1 appearances this season.
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