His return to the field has not gone unnoticed. After more than two years without playing, Paul Pogba returned to competition on Saturday with AS Monaco on the pitch at Stade Rennais. The ovation at Roazhon Park upon his entry, impressive, says a lot about the intact aura of the 2018 world champion.
In a few minutes, the former Manchester United and Juventus player showed a few snippets of his talent, between short and long games. In training, his teammates are impressed by what he shows, like Jordan Teze.
“Paul is 32 years old, but he is still happy, young, confides the Dutch defender in the columns of L’Equipe. It exudes freshness, desire. And on the pitch, you see his maturity. You see that he is having fun, but without losing his concentration. It’s really a very difficult balance to find, and he has it. »
Pogba back with the Blues?
Asked to compare Pogba’s level in training with that of Ansu Fati, Jordan Teze saw a clear evolution. “At first it was Ansu. Because Paul didn’t have any rhythm yet. Now, Paul, he is… (he lets out a sigh). Now we see that Paul is THE Paul, he bursts into flames. He’s not yet at his best, but with the sequence of matches…”
The Monegasque defender therefore believes in a strong comeback for the French midfielder. And he does not rule out the best for Pogba between now and next summer. “Who has the best chance of going to the World Cup between him and me? Today, me, because I already play, replies the Dutch international (4 caps). But in two, three months, that will be another question. »
