A terrible loss for AS Monaco, engaged in a race for the podium in Ligue 1. The principality's team, third in the championship with three points ahead of Lille, lost its playmaker. The Russian Alexandre Golovine, injured in the ankle, could miss the end of the season, we learned from the principality club on Thursday, confirming information from L'Équipe.
The 27-year-old midfielder was injured in training and suffered a sprain. His absence is estimated at five weeks, too long to hope to play again in Ligue 1, the last day of which is scheduled for Saturday May 18.
A tense end to the season
This season, as for several years, Alexandre Golovine is one of the best Monegasque players. The midfielder organizes his team's play and acts as conductor. In 25 league games, he has 6 goals and 6 assists. He is the third most prolific passer, behind Ousmane Dembélé (8) and Romain Del Castillo (7).
The Monegasques' schedule is extremely busy over the next few weeks. This Sunday, the team coached by Adi Hütter faces Brest, second with one more point in the standings. AS Monaco will then challenge Lille next Wednesday in a late match on the 29th day. Then she will travel to Lyon on April 28.