The French coach, Didier Deschamps, spoke about the case of his former captain, Paul Pogba.
Before the start of the French team rally, Didier Deschamps presented himself at a press conference this Monday. The boss of the Blues brushed aside many subjects, including that of Paul Pogba.
Deschamps “sad” for Pogba
“La Pioche” recently had his positive test confirmed following the analysis of the B sample. This means that he could be absent from the field for a long time. A four-year suspension is even possible for him. If this verdict were to be confirmed, will his career in Blue be over? The question was asked of Deschamps. “I don’t know what tomorrow will bring, but it’s sad for him what’s happening to him”he began by answering.
💬 Didier Deschamps on the Pogba case: “it’s a complicated situation, he will defend himself, it will be a long procedure (…) I am saddened, it’s sad for him” pic.twitter.com/mtEYqc1bQP
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“I am not going to have a categorical or radical position,” continued the coach. I don’t know what his future will look like, it’s going to take time. Even though he hasn’t been with us for a while, it’s put on hold. I hope for him that he will find a smile again, full possession of his means, that he will find the field again, but it will take some time. »
While refusing to comment on the international career of his former leader, Deschamps still reiterated his total support: “Allegri is especially very sad for Paul, as I am too, a lot of things have been falling on his head lately. He finds himself in a complicated situation. He will defend himself. He will need to defend himself, it will be part of a long procedure. It started with the expertise of the sample. »
Pogba has a total of 91 caps with the France team, but the last one dates back to March 29, 2023 against the Ivory Coast. It was just before the kidnapping of which he was a victim and which triggered the descent into hell that he subsequently endured.
