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Monaco Delay Paul Pogba’s Return by At Least Two Weeks After Minor Setback

The setback rules him out of next week’s Champions League meeting with Tottenham.

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.