Ansu Fati’s Impressive Start Lifts Hopes at AS Monaco

Ansu Fati has scored in two games in a row for AS Monaco. His latest goal came as a substitute in Ligue 1. After not scoring for nearly two years, Fati seems to be finding his form at his new club.

ANSU FATI’S COMEBACK CONTINUES

The 23-year-old forward ended a 22-month goal drought by scoring on his Monaco debut in the UEFA Champions League. He came off the bench and scored a consolation goal in the 4-1 loss to Club Brugge. Fati moved to Monaco after difficult seasons at Barcelona and Brighton. Injuries affected his playing time and performance. In his latest league match, Fati scored again as a substitute, showing he can make an impact even with limited minutes.

IMPACT FOR MONACO AND WHAT IT MEANS

Monaco’s season has been inconsistent. Currently, they are aiming to secure a top-three finish to qualify for next year’s Champions League, as they finished third last season and are 2nd with 12 points from five matches, level on points with PSG who have one less match played. Fati’s recent performances boost Monaco’s attack, which lacked strong finishing in early matches. Fans and the club hope this will be the start of a strong, injury-free period for the talented attacker, whose career has been disrupted by fitness issues.

LOOKING AHEAD: MONACO’S NEXT CHALLENGE

Monaco face a challenging Ligue 1 match against Lorient next weekend. They currently sit in second place with twelve points from five matches, competing for a top-four spot. Lorient are struggling and 19th with four points won so far this season, and playing at home, will try to win all 3 points to escape the relegation zone. Monaco will rely on Fati’s recent spark to climb the standings and gain momentum in both Ligue 1 and Europe. His continued impact, even as a substitute, could be important for the club’s ambitions this season.