The 8 players that AS Monaco absolutely must keep
Having already seen the departure of Aurélien Tchouaméni, AS Monaco can no longer afford to lose too many important players. Especially with the Champions League play-offs to go. 90min an idea of the elements that must absolutely remain in Philippe Clément’s workforce during the next exercise.
He was recruited by AS Monaco in January 2022. This is his first experience outside Brazil and Grêmio. And Vanderson has already shown some great things on the Rock. He can assess in the entire right lane and offered himself two goals and an assist in Ligue 1.
We can therefore expect even better for the 20-year-old talent next season. He has plenty of room for improvement and could very quickly prove indispensable in Philippe Clément’s system.
He remains one of the best elements in his position in Ligue 1. Caio Henrique is particularly decisive with AS Monaco. The left side still compiled nine assists during the last edition of the tricolor championship.
Only 24 years old, the Brazilian player is already one of the executives of Philippe Clément’s team. He shouldn’t see his status change any time soon. It could even take on a new dimension, discovering the group stage of the Champions League next season.
He can clearly see his status change. Having still been able to play 18 Ligue 1 games this season, Eliot Matazo has revealed himself behind Youssouf Fofana and Aurélien Tchouaméni in the hierarchy. The latter, however, has just joined Real Madrid.
And it’s a detail that will change the game for the young Belgian talent of 20 years. It would not be surprising if he quickly established himself as an important element of Philippe Clément’s starting lineup. Something to quickly become indispensable on the Rock!
Already a starter with AS Monaco, Youssouf Fofana will however have new responsibilities with the departure of Aurélien Tchouaméni. The 23-year-old midfielder will still have as much playing time but should bring even more and establish himself as the leader of the Monegasque midfield.
There is no doubt that Philippe Clément does not want to lose him. Having been able to play 46 games in all competitions, the former RC Strasbourg player expects to continue his progress on the Rock.
When he is spared by physical glitches, Aleksandr Golovin remains one of the best elements in Ligue 1. He was also able to continue in the second half of the season, to the delight of Philippe Clément. Finishing with three goals and four assists in the league, he expects to do much better next season.
Still quite young, the 26-year-old wants to shine on the Rock. And the club of the principality trusts him. He will be one of the elements on which AS Monaco intends to rely for the coming season.
After a very solid first part of the season, Sofiane Diop had a little more trouble. He even found himself on the bench at the end of the exercise. The 22-year-old winger is announced on departure. However, we have the impression that AS Monaco must do everything to keep it.
In the first months of the season, the tricolor talent showed a very beautiful face. He remained one of the best elements of the Principality club. He is still young and can manage to be consistent. And if he succeeds in doing so, he will be indispensable on the Rock.
We don’t talk about him much. However, Kevin Volland was essential in AS Monaco’s rise to the Ligue 1 podium. In the shadow of Wissam Ben Yedder, the German striker chained very good performances.
Do you doubt it? He has nine goals and eleven assists in 34 Ligue 1 games. A very solid record for the 29-year-old! It will be difficult to hope for better to accompany Wissam Ben Yedder in the Monegasque attack.
And we end with Wissam Ben Yedder! The captain of AS Monaco remains as impressive as ever. He has just finished this exercise with nearly 25 goals in Ligue 1. The 31-year-old does not seem ready to give up. It will still be very important next season!
It is certain that the club of the principality will do everything possible to keep it for many more years. He can also bring his experience to the young talents present in the workforce, in addition to being irreproachable on the lawns.