“The pickaxe” attacks the rock! Paul Pogba was officially presented Thursday afternoon by AS Monaco, where he signed up until 2027. A deliverance for the French midfielder (32 years old), who served a suspension for doping of eighteen months and will now have to prove that he can regain his best level. When will the Principality club count on him?
“I have no specific date, but I hope to be there for Le Havre (for the resumption of the Ligue 1 championship, editor's note)he said at a press conference. It would be a joy. My body will tell me. He has taken a hit in recent years. I will be back when it is ready. I am ready, but I must not be too in a hurry. If it was up to me, I would be on the field tomorrow. »»
Understandable enthusiasm from the 2018 world champion, the last official match of which dates back to September 3, 2023 with Juventus Turin, against Empoli in Serie A. But his excitement was immediately showered by the Monegasque director general, Thiago Scuro. For him, it is simply impossible that Paul Pogba could face his training club in six weeks.
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“I can guarantee that Paul will not be able to be on the ground against Le Havre. He must have joked outsaid the leader, quoted by The team.
You have to be realistic and honest. We expect a three -month process to be able to rethletics. When you see it on TV, high level sport may seem easy, but you have to realize the requested intensity. »»
“And Monaco is one of the most intense games in Ligue 1 teams in terms of playhe added.
So our players must be in good shape to be on the field. But it's our job to bring him tools for that. »» ASM supporters and Ligue 1 fans will have to take their pain in patience: the native of Lagny-sur-Marne will not be 100% before October.
