Two years. Two years that we have not seen Paul Pogba on the green rectangle. His last appearance dates back to September 3, 2023, with Juventus Turin against Empoli. Wounded then suspended 18 months for doping, the 32 -year -old French international decided to join AS Monaco this summer with the firm intention to relaunch his career, notably with the 2026 World Cup with the Blues online in sight.
For the time being, the “draw” is following an individual program in order to find 100% of its physical means. A process that is coming to an end since the latest news the 2018 world champion must integrate collective training on the side of the Turbie during this month of September.
In the meantime, Paul Pogba learned good news this Wednesday. The former Mancunian was registered by his coach Adi Hütter to participate in the league phase of the Champions League. This is also the case for the other flagship recruit of the ASM summer transfer window, Ansu Fati, which has also not yet played this season under its new colors.
Pogba and close fatty of a return
The former Barcelona has returned to the way to collective training. Its first appearance in the Monegasque group is imminent. He could play his first minutes with the Principality club after the international break.
Regarding Pogba, his return to competition is scheduled for the month of October. He should therefore miss, unless surprised, the meeting of the 1st day of the Champions League against Bruges. For call, ASM will also face Manchester City, Juventus Turin, Tottenham Galatasaray, Lereal Madrid, Bodo Glimt and Pafos.
The list of players selected by AS Monaco for the Champions League:
Guardians: Lukas Hradecky, Philipp Köhn, Jules Stawiecki, Yann Lenard.
Defenders: Vanderson, Eric Dier, Jordan Teze, Thilo Kehrer, Caio Henrique, Christian Mawissa, Kassoum Ouattara, Mohammed Salisu.
Environment: Denis Zakaria, Paul Pogba, Aleksandr Golovin, Maghnes Akliouche, Lamine Camara, Stanis Idumbo Muzambo, Takumi Minamino, Aladji Bamba, Mamadou Coulibaly.
Attackers: Folarin Balogun, Mika Biereth, George Ilenikhena, Ansu Fati.
