Rouen-Monaco live: Hütter decides for Ben Yedder

Rouen-Monaco, pre-match

The day after the qualifications of Lyon, Le Puy-en-Velay, Nice, Valenciennes, Strasbourg and Paris Saint-Germain for the quarter-finals of the Coupe de France, place in the last meeting of the eighth, with an unbalanced opposition between Rouen and AS Monaco (8:45 p.m.). Resident of National, the Rouen club believes in its chances, even if its Monegasque opponent is quite the favorite.

Seventh in its championship, Rouen achieved the feat of defeating defending champion Toulouse in the final round of this Coupe de France, at the end of a captivating penalty shootout (3-3, 12-11 on the tabs) . Enough to fill up on confidence when it comes time to face a second elite club. For Monaco, the task was easier against Rodez (1-3). For this meeting against Rouen, Adi Hütter should rotate a little. A choice that could prove risky.

The meeting can be followed live with commentary on our site, from 8:45 p.m. It will also be possible to follow it on beIN Sports 1as well as streaming on the group’s platform.

Rouen-Monaco, the probable lineups

To face ASM, the Rouen coach, Maxime d’Ornano, will organize his team in 5-3-2. Ouadah and Loppy up front, while captain Bassin will take his place in central defense. On the Monegasque side, a 3-4-2-1 system with Majecki in front of the cage, Magassa on the left of the defense, Zakaria in the middle and Balogun at the forefront, in place of Ben Yedder voluntarily left to rest by his coach, with a view to Sunday evening’s derby against Nice (8:45 p.m., 21st day of Ligue 1).

Rouen: Aggoune – Sy, Bouzamoucha, Sanson, Bassin, Mion – Allée, Benzia, Bezzekhami – Loppy Ouadah

Monaco: Majecki – Kehrer, Maripan, Magassa – Vanderson, Fofana, Zakaria, Ouattara – Akliouche, Minamino – Balogun