AS Monaco, looking to bounce back from their 2-1 defeat to Lille OSC last weekend, could revert to a 4-4-2 when they host Stade de Reims on Friday evening. 

In the event of Adi Hütter opting to deploy his side in a 4-4-2 formation, Breel Embolo would likely partner Mika Biereth, who has netted hat-tricks in his last two Ligue 1 games at the Stade Louis II. In midfield, there could be a place for Moatasem Al-Musrati, with Lamine Camara potentially dropping to the bench. There is no doubt that Denis Zakaria will be the other starting centre-midfielder. 

Soungoutou Magassa, Jordan Teze, Aleksandr Golovin and Folarin Balogun all remain out for Monaco. The latter could make a return towards the end of next month.

Monaco likely line-up v Reims

Radoslaw Majecki; Caio Henrique, Christian Mawissa, Thilo Kehrer, Vanderson; Takumi Minamino, Denis Zakaria, Moatasem Al Musrati, Maghnes Akliouche; Mika Biereth, Breel Embolo. (L’Éq)