AS Monaco have turned to Senegalese winger Krépin Diatta to fill a crucial gap in their UEFA Champions League squad following an untimely injury to Swiss midfielder Denis Zakaria.

Head coach Adi Hütter confirmed last week that Zakaria suffered an adductor injury in training just a day before Monaco’s opening clash with Club Brugge, ruling him out for approximately two months.

Under a new UEFA regulation introduced this season, clubs are permitted to temporarily replace an injured player in their Champions League roster. Once the injured player regains full fitness, the original squad member can be reinstated.

Taking advantage of this rule, Monaco have officially added Diatta, who impressed as a substitute in the weekend victory over FC Metz. In that game, the Senegal international slotted in at right-back, enabling Jordan Teze to step into a depleted midfield—an area hit hard by multiple absences.

With Diatta’s pace and versatility, Monaco hope to maintain their momentum in Europe while waiting for Zakaria’s recovery.