This is, for the moment, the big blow of this summer transfer window in Ligue 1. After almost two years without playing and an 18 -month suspension for doping, Paul Pogba is finally back. The 32 -year -old French international signed a two -year contract this Saturday, until June 2027, in favor of AS Monaco.
Marked this difficult period far from the field, the 2018 world champion melted in tears at the time to initial his contract with ASM. Happy and impatient to find the competition, the “draw” will no doubt need a little time before finding good sensations. The question of his physical condition also arises.
Paul Pogba has been talking to Miami side for several months, especially on the Roger Caibe Rodriguez side, a physical trainer who accompanied him. Questioned by The teamthe latter wanted to raise the doubts concerning the physical state of the former Mancunian, after having mentioned the work done with the player.
Pogba “will only need a few weeks, once the championship has started” to be on top physically
“” He came out of a long period when he had to digest personal things. We had to start from scratch in a way, explained Roger Caibe Rodriguez. We first focused on indoor work for two months, with a physiotherapist in addition. In order for its muscles to readjust, that it recovers an aerobic base, mobility, flexibility and strength too. Once it happened, we then focused on its sprint qualities and that it is able to repeat the efforts continuously throughout a week. Then week by week. »»
“He has not played for two years, so he must already find the daily life of a team and his bearings in an environment of quality that only a professional club can offer him, continued the physical trainer. We did our best to put it back in shape, but it is impossible to provide him with around twenty elite players to surround him. In such a context, it will be easier to find your front level. He will work, test himself on the preparation matches. I believe that he will only need a few weeks, once the championship has started. »»
As a reminder, AS Monaco will start its 2025-2026 Ligue 1 season with the reception of Le Havre, on August 17. The Principality club will go on with a trip to Lille and the welcome from Strasbourg.
