Monaco hesitates but Ansu Fati nears a decisive return

Ansu Fati, the Spanish striker and former FC Barcelona player, has not yet played a single minute in Ligue 1 this season. After a calf injury that kept him out, he has resumed collective training with AS Monaco and could soon rejoin the squad.

Prolonged absence and calf injury

His calf injury, which has persisted since the restart, has prevented him from stepping onto a Ligue 1 pitch. Signed permanently this summer after an impressive campaign on the Rock, the former FC Barcelona player has still not logged a single minute. This absence has delayed his integration into the squad while Monaco had chosen to invest in him long‑term.

Ansu Fati’s start to the season has not lived up to his expectations, his progress being regularly hampered by physical setbacks. The Monegasque club remains cautious, insisting on taking no risks with a player whose health has often been tested.

Return prospects and match options

Two milestones loom for his return: the match against Toulouse in Ligue 1 and, if he remains absent, the next Europa Conference League night. It is only a possible reintegration into the squad, with no guarantee of starting from the first whistle.

According to reports, Ansu Fati has returned to collective training, a crucial step to regain rhythm. He will now need to confirm that he is free of calf pain before claiming any playing time.

Monaco should therefore take no risk, even if this comeback represents the most positive sign since the start of the season. Caution remains warranted, given the player’s physical history.

His return would give Monaco an additional offensive option, capable of operating on the wing or in a more central role. Regaining continuity is the main challenge of this new season on the Rock.

It remains to be seen whether the appointment against Toulouse will come soon enough or if the former Barça star will have to wait until the next European night. This contrast between hope of return and vigilance highlights Ansu Fati’s current situation at Monaco.