Daniel Theis has returned to training with AS Monaco ahead of the crucial match against Barça in EuroLeague. The German center has been absent for personal reasons in recent weeks, but has now rejoined the team ahead of the big match. A strengthened interior rotation After beating ASVEL with only eight players on Wednesday, the Roca Team is gradually regaining its strength. The return to training of Daniel Theis could offer an additional solution in a sector that is already well-stocked. With Nikola Mirotic, Kevarrius Hayes or Jaron Blossomgame, Monaco has solid options in the paint to try to make a difference in this sprint final. A key match for the play-in Currently 8th with the same record as Barça, Monaco is playing big on this penultimate day of the regular season. The defeat of Maccabi Tel-Aviv in Paris opens up an opportunity: a win would allow the Roca Team to secure at least a place in the top 10, synonymous with play-in. At the same time, the threat remains real with Dubai Basketball still lurking in the standings. The French duo on fire Against ASVEL, Monaco was able to count on a huge performance from its backcourt players. Matthew Strazel signed his best performance in EuroLeague (22 points, 6 assists), while Elie Okobo was just short of a triple-double (16 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists), scoring the decisive shot. Their rise in power will be even more essential against a Catalan team on the ropes. Barça under pressure Barça remains on two defeats and no longer has the right to error. With players like Kevin Punter, Tornike Shengelia or Jan Vesely, Barça has the tools to respond. But Monaco can rely on its success in the first leg (90-74 at Palau Blaugrana) and the dynamic of a team that has already proven its ability to raise its level in big matches. A decisive meeting at Gaston-Médecin In a Gaston-Médecin hall that really knows how to push its team, AS Monaco has a golden opportunity to take a big step towards the final phase. With the potential return of Daniel Theis, the Roca Team regains an additional weapon for a battle that promises to be intense.