Minamino inspires Monaco in straightforward victory over Strasbourg

Takumi Minamino scored twice and grabbed an assist as Monaco eased to a 3-0 win over Strasbourg in Ligue 1 on Sunday.

Japan's Minamino drilled Monaco ahead from distance on 20 minutes at the Stade Louis II and then doubled the lead with a header from Caio Henrique's cross later in the first half.

Wissam Ben Yedder added a third for the hosts with a deflected strike after he was set up by Minamino, rounding off a second successive victory for Monaco under new coach Adi Hutter.

France forward Ben Yedder has scored three goals in two games since being charged with rape just before the start of the new season.