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Fresh Ankle Injury Delays Pogba’s Monaco Debut With Return Targeted After Break

Monaco plans a cautious post-break reintegration after months of tailored conditioning.

Overview

  • Paul Pogba sustained an ankle injury in Thursday’s training session and will miss Monaco’s Ligue 1 match against Paris FC this weekend.
  • Head coach Sebastien Pocognoli said the severity is being assessed and indicated the club hopes the layoff will be about two weeks.
  • Monaco is aiming for Pogba to be available after the international break, with the November 22 home game against Rennes identified as a potential date.
  • The midfielder has not played a competitive match for around two years after a doping suspension that was reduced on appeal to 18 months, clearing him to play since March.
  • Pogba signed a two-year deal in June and completed a three-month fitness program, with Monaco’s staff maintaining a careful return plan to avoid further setbacks.