Paul Pogba has not traveled a field in the official match for almost two years. A succession of injuries followed by a doping suspension. This summer, the 2018 world champion chose to relaunch AS Monaco, where he was welcomed as a star. Presented with great fanfare, he had said he wanted to quickly find his sensations and, if possible, face Le Havre, his training club, as soon as the championship is resumed.
In the Principality, the 32 -year -old midfielder has integrated perfectly with the group, being available for his young teammates and already settling as a leader of the cloakroom. His smile, his good humor and his experience are cited as an example by his partners, who also take advantage of his daily presence in training sessions.
However, despite the impatience of supporters, Adi Hütter advocates patience. A period of one month is announced. “” Ansu Fati and him (Pogba) are doing a very good job. They fight to come back and be as quickly as possible available for us. It will be earlier for Ansu than Paul. Paul has a good rehabilitation but it's always difficult to give a prognosis. We will have to wait for a month. For me, the most important thing is that it trains every day, and when it is the right time, we will integrate it ”explained the Austrian coach on the sidelines of the friendly defeat against Inter Milan (1-2).
“There are steps”
At the beginning of July, the director general Thiago Scuro mentioned a minimum period of three months before reviewing the former Juventus fully competitive. The “pick” is also measured. “There are stages, I am well preparing. I don't want to come to the field and not be me ”entrusted Pogba to the microphone of BeIN Sports before kick -off against the Italians.
For the time being, Pogba is gradually regaining the form and especially the pleasure of group life. Maghnes Akliouche, who rubs shoulders with him every day in training, underlines his precious contribution: “Having it with us, for us is a pleasure. He has a lot of experience and he is good alive, he has a smile and it also brings us a lot in the group. »» Unless there is a turnaround, it will therefore not be on the lawn next Saturday against Le Havre.
