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Radamel Falcao hopes to be fit for Monaco's return leg against Man City

Monaco's Radamel Falcao celebrates scoring his side's opening goal
Image: Monaco's Radamel Falcao celebrates scoring his side's opening goal against Man City

Radamel Falcao is hopeful of being fit for Monaco's Champions League last-16 second leg against Manchester City on Wednesday.

The Colombian came off the bench for the last 25 minutes for the Ligue 1 leaders' 2-1 win over Bordeaux on Saturday and immediately inspired the opening goal for Kylian Mbappe.

Coach Leonardo Jardim revealed Falcao suffered a hip injury in the final moments of the match which could rule him out as Monaco seek to reverse a 5-3 deficit against Pep Guardiola's men.

But Falcao returned to training in a limited capacity on Monday and gave an encouraging update on his fitness afterwards.

"I feel good," he said. "I hope I will play."

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Falcao scored twice but also missed a penalty as City came out on top in a thrilling first leg three weeks ago.

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