# Takumi Minamino injury recovery at AS Monaco

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/takumi-minamino-injury-recovery-at-as-monaco
> Updated: 2026-09-12T01:38:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

AS Monaco midfielder Takumi Minamino is nearing a return to competitive football following a long-term injury. Minamino has been sidelined since December 2025 after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee.

In early September 2026, Minamino was included in the 22-man squad for a Ligue 1 match against Paris Saint-Germain, an event Monaco described as a “long-awaited homecoming.” While he was part of the traveling squad, he remained an unused substitute.

AS Monaco manager Filipe Luís stated that his inclusion was intended to help the player reintegrate with the team and experience the match atmosphere. Luís noted the need for a gradual fitness progression and expects Minamino to be ready for selection in the near future or following the upcoming international break.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Takumi Minamino nears return to AS Monaco following long-term injury

AS Monaco manager Filipe Luís expects Takumi Minamino to return to action soon following an eight-month ACL injury layoff.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/takumi-minamino-nears-return-to-as-monaco-following-long-term-injury

### 2026-09-03: Takumi Minamino returns to AS Monaco squad for PSG match

Japanese midfielder Takumi Minamino has returned to the AS Monaco squad for the Ligue 1 match against Paris Saint-Germain, marking his first call-up since suffering an ACL injury in December 2025.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/takumi-minamino-returns-to-as-monaco-squad-for-psg-match

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