Denis Zakaria expected to be fit to feature in AS Monaco friendly

Denis Zakaria expected to be fit to feature in AS Monaco friendly Denis Zakaria (29) was forced to withdraw from the Switzerland squad for the international break due to injury, however, the AS Monaco captain’s injury does not look to be severe. The midfielder could be back in action for the Principality club in a friendly planned to take place during the international break. The midfielder was forced off during  Les Monégasques  win over RC Lens on Friday night. The captain was withdrawn in the 76th minute of the encounter and was replaced by academy product Pape Cabral. Speaking in a mixed zone interview attended by  Get French Football News  post-match, the Swiss international downplayed the issue, but nonetheless confirmed that he was substituted due to a physical issue.  “But it’s okay,”  he assured. However, he was not able to honour his selection for Switzerland. Adductor pain is the issue, L’Équipe understands. However, he could take part in a friendly against Serie B side Pisa on 3rd October, L’Équipe understands. In any case, the Monaco captain is set to be fit to face Toulouse FC on 10th October. The friendly will also be a chance for the likes of Folarin Balogun, Ansu Fati, Takumi Minamino, and Mohamed Salisu to get some minutes in their legs. GFFN | Luke Entwistle