How AS Monaco could have lined up if they hadn’t sold their best players

Midfielders - Fabinho, Bernando Silva & James Rodriguez

James Rodriguez is among the best-attacking midfielders in the world right now.

The current Brazillian international, Fabiano joined AS Monaco on loan from Rio Ave in 2013 and then on a permanent deal in 2015.

The 25-year-old played 233 games in all competitions during his time at Stade Louis II and helped the club win the Ligue 1 2016-17. He also played a vital role in AS Monaco's run to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League 2016-17 and scored three goals in the process.

The 25-year-old left Monaco to join Liverpool in the summer transfer window of 2018 and is currently playing for the Reds.

Bernardo Silva joined AS Monaco from Benfica on loan during the 2014–15 season, with the Les Monégasques making the move permanent in the winter of 2015.

He played 101 league games, scoring 24 goals for Monaco and helped the club win the Ligue 1 2016-2017 season. He won the UNFP Player of the Month accolade in January 2017 and was also a part of UNFP Ligue 1 Team of the Year 2016-17.

Bernardo Silva left AS Monaco to join Manchester City in 2017 and is currently playing for the Cityzens.

James Rodriguez joined AS Monaco from FC Porto in 2013 and impressed one and all with his performances for the Les Monégasques. He finished as the Ligue 1 assist king during his debut season and was also included in the Ligue 1 Team of the Season 2013.

However, he left AS Monaco just after one season and joined Real Madrid for a fee of £71 million in 2014. He enjoyed a decent spell with the Los Blancos before joining Bayern Munich on a long-term loan in 2017.