The reverse fixture between these two sides ended in a 3-1 victory for Monaco courtesy of Wissam Ben Yedder’s brace and one goal from Axel Disasi.
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Trabzonspor will host Monaco in a UEFA Europa League fixture at Medical Park Stadyumu on Friday. The reverse fixture between these two sides ended in a 3-1 victory for Monaco courtesy of Wissam Ben Yedder’s brace and one goal from Axel Disasi. The result helped the French outfit to move to six points from three games, level on points with leaders Ferencvaros, but separated by goal-difference. Monaco, meanwhile, are sitting at the third spot, having pocketed three points from as many games.
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Trabzonspor are heading into the match, on the back of a goalless draw against Kasimpasa in a Turkish Super Lig fixture on Sunday. The Black Sea Storm are currently occupying seventh position in the Turkish top flight standings, having collected seventeen points from nine games, just one point adrift of leaders Adana Demirspor. Meanwhile, in the Europa League, Abdullah Avci’s side started off with a 3-2 defeat to Ferencvaros before defeating Red Star Belgrade 2-1, last month.
Monaco, on the other hand, began their Europa League campaign with a narrow 1-0 win over Red Star Belgrade, before losing to Ferencvaros with a similar scoreline, and then, got the better of the Turkish outfit, last Thursday. Meanwhile, in the domestic circuit, the Monegasques are occupying fifth position in the Ligue 1 standings, having collected 20 points from 10 games, six points adrift of leaders Paris Saint-Germain. Last time out, Philippe Clement’s side defeated Montpellier 2-0 in a league fixture courtesy of goals from Breel Embolo and Myron Boadu. It was Monaco’s sixth Ligue 1 victory of the season.
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Bozol is likely to spearhead the Trabzonspor attack, with Yazici and Trezeguet in support. Maxi Gomez, who has been directly involved in 40% of the Black Sea Storm’s Europa League goals this season, won’t be available for Thursday’s game because of a red card suspension. As for Monaco, Ben Yedder, who has netted six times in last four games across all competitions, is expected to lead the line alongside Boadu. Meanwhile, Gelson Martins is nursing a groin issue, while Kevin Volland is returning from an ankle injury.
Trabzonspor probable starting lineup: Cakir, Larsen, Denswil, Hugo, Elmali, Bakasetas, Omur, Bardhi, Yazici, Bozok, Trezeguet
Monaco probable starting lineup: Nubel, Henrique, Badiashile, Disasi, Vanderson, Golovin, Minamino, Camara, Lucas, Ben Yedder, Boadu
The UEFA Europa League match between Trabzonspor and Monaco will take place at Medical Park Stadyumu on Friday at 12:30 am IST.
| Trabzonspor vs Monaco | Key details |
| Date | October 13 (Turkey) |
| Venue | Medical Park Stadyumu |
| Kickoff time in Turkey | 7:45 pm (Thursday) |
| Kickoff time in France | 6:45 pm (Thursday) |
For the football fans in India, live coverage of the UEFA Europa League matches will be available on Sony Sports network. Besides, fans can live stream via Jio TV. Meanwhile, those in Turkey can catch the live action via Exxen, S Sport+; and W9, Canal + Foot, Molotov, Free in France.
