Paul Pogba is no longer very far from the goal. Thursday morning, the 2018 world champion participated in the first minutes of AS Monaco training, a sign that his rethletization follows his course without a hitch. But to review the “pickaxe” in match, it will still be necessary to wait: he will not be on the sheet this Saturday against Le Havre, his training club.
Arrived at the end of June, Pogba is halfway through the fitness program planned over three months by the club. “He's on time, he's going well, progresses as we expected”ensures in The team Managing Director Thiago Scuro. The latter specifies that the environment found the ball in early August and continues the stages “Without an apparent hitch”.
So far cautious, Adi Hütter dropped a more precise horizon on Thursday: “Paul is increasingly close to the team. I see him in crampons now … Maybe in two weeks he can take part in training, make a game. »»
The Austrian coach insists on the importance of “Bring it back at the right time” After more than two years of absence.
“I don't want to come back …”
The main interested party is on the same line.
“I don't want to come to the field and not be me, Paul Pogba”he explained on BeIN Sports on August 8. “Everyone is waiting for a big Paul Pogba on the ground. This is what I prepare. »» A return to competition in October remains the most likely hypothesis.
In the meantime, the Monegasque number 6 multiplies advice to young people and is fully integrated into the locker room. “He's smiling, humble. We are happy that he is there “entrusts Thilo Kehrer to
The team channel. It remains to be seen if he will quickly become the expected major asset.
