Caio Henrique out as Monaco host Lille at Louis-II
By Laurent Duval, MonacoViews Editorial
AS Monaco face a top-four Ligue 1 side at the Stade Louis-II on Sunday evening, with Brazilian defender Caio Henrique ruled out of the matchday squad.
Sunday's 9pm kick-off at the Stade Louis-II carries added weight for the Principality's club: it is their final home league fixture of the season. Head coach Sébastien Pocognoli has confirmed that Brazilian left-back Caio Henrique will miss the match through injury, adding a selection headache ahead of what is a significant clash in the table.
Monaco arrive at the ground sixth in Ligue 1, while visitors Lille currently sit fourth, meaning the gap between the two sides is a matter of a few points with just a handful of matchdays remaining. A win for the Monégasques would tighten the race for European qualification considerably, making the atmosphere at Louis-II on Sunday evening well worth experiencing.
The squad showed encouraging form last weekend with a 2-1 victory away at Metz, and Pocognoli will be hoping his side can carry that momentum into this final home outing and send the Stade Louis-II faithful home satisfied before the season concludes on the road.