Overview

• AS Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro said Pogba sustained a small problem last week that will keep him out for at least two more weeks.
• Pogba had been earmarked for a possible appearance against Angers, but the delay also removes him from contention to face Spurs in Europe.
• Reports indicate the midfielder is also likely to miss Toulouse on October 25 as the club prioritizes a cautious build-up of his fitness.
• The 32-year-old signed for Monaco this summer after more than two years out, following a 2023 positive testosterone test that led to a ban later reduced to 18 months and the end of his Juventus contract.
• Analysts note Monaco value Pogba’s dressing-room influence and mentorship for younger players, even as a managerial change to Sébastien Pocognoli shapes his eventual integration on the pitch.