AS Monaco returns to EuroLeague action Thursday at Gaston Medecin with a high-stakes matchup against Olympiacos. The Roca Team has struggled in recent European play, securing just one win in its last eight outings, making a victory essential to remain in playoff contention.
According to basket.fr, Manuchar Markoishvili will assume head coaching duties after the departure of Vassilis Spanoulis and his staff. The Georgian, an assistant at Monaco for five years, has prior experience leading the team in EuroLeague, including a notable home win over ASVEL in November 2024.
Monaco welcomes back Daniel Theis, who missed the past two games due to personal reasons. The 2.03 m German big man provides additional depth in the paint alongside Hayes, while Nikola Mirotic remains sidelined with a foot injury.
The active roster for the contest is limited to ten players, including forwards Jaron Blossomgame and Kevarrius Hayes at the interior positions.
Olympiacos enters the contest as EuroLeague runners-up with a 19-10 record. The Greek powerhouse has shown consistency, but Monaco defeated them 92-87 in the first meeting of the season in Piraeus.
