Caio Henrique
ASMMisses training, out Sunday
Henrique (thigh) did not train Friday and is out for Sunday's clash against Lille, according to his club.
Analysis: Henrique had only just returned from his lengthy thigh injury absence, contributing an assist in Saturday's win over Metz in his first minutes back, making his absence from Friday's session a concern heading into the weekend. The club has already ruled him out against Lille, with Simon Adingra and Christian Mawissa Elebi likely to cover on the left flank while Henrique is waiting to be cleared.
Instant impact off bench
Caio Henrique assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Metz.
Analysis: Caio Henrique slipped a pass into the box late into second half stoppage time Saturday to assist the game-winning goal in Monaco's 2-1 win at Metz. The appearance marked the versatile defender's first minutes following a thigh injury that had left him sidelined since mid-March. Once fully fit, expect Caio Henrique to slot back into the starting XI.
In squad to face Metz
Henrique (thigh) is part of Monaco's match squad for Saturday's clash against Metz.
Analysis: Henrique is expected to return to action after training fully during the week, but he might not yet take a starting spot following a two-month absence. While his return may be handled with caution, he could eventually push for minutes, with the recently convincing duo of Simon Adingra and Christian Mawissa Elebi at risk of seeing their playing time reduced. The Brazilian has delivered one assist from 19 chances created over 21 league appearances (17 starts) this season.
Trains in full
Henrique (thigh) was spotted training in full and is in contention for Saturday's clash against Toulouse, the club posted.
Analysis: Henrique had been limited to warmup work at the end of last week and was unavailable for the Auxerre fixture, making his progression to full sessions a significant step forward in his recovery. The left back has been covered by Simon Adingra and Christian Mawissa Elebi during his absence, and while he could be eased back in from the bench rather than being thrown straight into the starting lineup, his return is a welcome boost for the Diagonale heading into the final stretch of the season.
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