Injury Over Shadows Monaco's Bright Night for Ansu Fati

Injury Overshadows Fati's Night

Celebration of Rennes' goal ends quickly.

Spanish forward Ansu Fati, Monaco's rising star, slipped into a dark stretch of the game after pain forced him off at halftime against Rennes on Saturday.

The injury nightmare briefly dimmed what had been a dazzling night, as he had already netted his eighth goal of the season and looked set to dazzle further.

According to AS in Spain, Fati's eagerness to help Monaco collided with a physical ache that forced him to stop before the first half ended.

Seeking counsel, he shuffled to the bench and spoke with coach Sebastien Bouconili, who, with a calm precaution, opted to substitute him as a safety measure.

Back on the field, Fati operated as a second striker, roaming freely across the attack, delivering touches of quality and linking with teammates, even pulling off a cheeky sombrero in midfield.

His goal arrived from a perfectly executed sequence, a ball he fashioned for himself, then fired through the keeper Brice Samba and into the net.

Fati has appeared 18 times for Monaco this season across competitions, scoring eight goals but registering no assists.

Punchline 1: If injuries were players, Fati would lead the league in transfer rumors and pain relief.

Punchline 2: Monaco's medical staff must be part Jedi, because they heal with a flick and the crowd suddenly forgets what happened on the pitch.