Ansu Fati will not be able to appear in his first matches with French Monaco during the opening of the 2025-2026 league season, due to his lack of physical readiness after a long absence from the official matches with Barcelona.
Why does Ansa Fati miss the first match for Monaco?
The French Radio Monte Carlo confirmed that the Spanish international will not be on the list of the emirate’s team in its confrontation against Luhafer on Saturday, August 16, 2025, as a result of his incomplete fitness, which prompted the club’s management to take a decision not to pay it at the beginning of the season, in order to avoid any possible injury.
Monaco’s plan to prepare Fati for the new season
Fatti joined Monaco from Barcelona on loan for one season, in a deal that came after he left coach Hans Felk’s accounts. Since his arrival in France, the player has not participated in any preparatory match, as the club management decided to undergo a special physical program to gradually prepare him for competitions.
What did the Monaco coach say about the position of Fati?
Adeh Hutter, the coach of the emirate’s team, explained that Fatti’s position on participating in the face of Luhafer is still a subject of evaluation, adding: “The team’s way of playing depends on the high effort, and we are one of the most running teams in the league, so we do not want to risk the player before he is 100%ready.”
Fati numbers last season with Barcelona
Ansu Fati participated in the last season, under Hans Felk, in only 11 games in all competitions, with a total of 298 minutes. This limited participation was reflected in his physical condition, which prompted Monaco to implement a precise plan to return it to his full fitness before pushing him in official matches.
