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Radamel Falcao still a doubt to start for Monaco against Man City

Radamel Falcao remains a doubt for Monaco's decisive Champions League clash against Manchester City on Wednesday.

The prolific Colombian, who scored twice in Monaco's 5-3 defeat in the first leg of the round of 16 tie, suffered a hip injury in the latter stages of Saturday's Ligue 1 victory over Bordeaux.

Falcao has shown signs of improvement and seemed to play a full part in training on Tuesday but a final decision on the 31-year-old's involvement is still to be made.

Manager Leonardo Jardim said: "He is feeling better now but we are not sure yet. We have to wait until tomorrow to take a decision."

Monaco boast a side laden with attacking talent but Jardim needs all the firepower he can muster against a City side similarly committed to pressing forward.

Jardim said: "I am sure the two teams will respect their DNA because it is difficult to change the mentality of a team before a game. I think the two teams will attack and we can expect a lot of goals.

"We know we have to score at least two more but I think the individual quality of the City players is so dangerous they can score at any moment. So, to qualify I think we will need to score at least three goals."

Monaco are enjoying a fantastic season. Unbeaten domestically since mid-December, they top Ligue 1 after 29 games and are still involved in two French cup competitions.

Their Champions League challenge began in the third qualifying round -- a round before City -- last July.

Jardim said: "A Champions League game is very important -- players always give their all and won't be tired. Players forget tiredness. We are the team that has played the most games in Europe but we will give our best again."

Jardim, who has overseen Monaco's revival since taking charge in 2014, relishes such clashes the most.

He said: "Before a game like this I have to be happy and enjoy the moment. I am afraid when I am the favourite and play against lesser teams. Tomorrow will be a big game and we have to enjoy it. I think all football fans will enjoy this game."