Takumi Minamino played in Japan's Asian Cup of Nations quarter-final defeat. The 29-year-old returned to his Monaco club and the pitch 24 hours later.
The attacking midfielder replaced his partner Maghnes Akliouche in the 71st minute of play during the reception of Le Havre in Ligue 1 this Sunday early in the afternoon. He failed to help his team make the difference against the promoted Normandy, who left the Principality with the draw point (1-1)