Overview
- AS Monaco named Paul Pogba, 32, to the traveling squad for Saturday’s Ligue 1 match at Rennes, setting up a possible return to competition.
- Pogba has not appeared in a professional matchday squad since September 3, 2023, when he was with Juventus.
- The midfielder’s long absence followed a doping suspension and injuries, including a recent minor ankle issue that he has overcome.
- Pocognoli said Pogba showed encouraging signs in training during the international break and was tested in match-like conditions.
- He joined Monaco on a two-year deal in the offseason to relaunch his career, and an appearance would be his first for the club and his Ligue 1 debut.