Paul Pogba sees the end of the tunnel. On Saturday, during AS Monaco’s trip to FC Metz, the former Mancunian was entitled to his first start in almost three years. Enough to be enough for his happiness even if he delivered a very cautious performance in the Monegasque midfield.
“ It’s normal that you found that Paul lacked responsiveness, but he will get into rhythm with the matches, confided his coach, SĂ©bastien Pocognoli, after the meeting, adding : “He had been training intensely with us for a while, he had come into play in other contexts but, this time, with the shortcomings we have in certain sectors, I wanted to see him. Everyone wanted to see him. »
The person concerned has not forgotten anything of the three years of hardship experienced since the announcement of his suspension for doping. “
I had moments where I said to myself: “Come on, it’s okay, it’s actually getting me drunk.” You do everything, you don’t give up, but it continues. You say to yourself: “But what more do I actually have to do?” It’s time and patience. My loved ones pushed me. You don’t know how many times my wife has said to me, “Go, go, go work out!” “, he told Ligue 1+.
“I don’t want to take someone’s place”
Paul Pogba is therefore satisfied with this return to the spotlight since his comeback last fall on the pitch at Stade Rennais. “That was my moment, I had to have fun, to push back this lawn, all that. I felt at home, he continues. When I arrive at the stadiums and there is applause… I can’t stop actually,” he whispered.
This return, however, will not be enough to find the French team. His dream of playing in the World Cup vanished, like four years ago when he had to give up the Qatari World Cup due to yet another physical problem. “ In 2022, I said no to Deschamps, it’s not going to do it. I don’t want to take someone’s place and not be 100%he revealed, adding about Didier Deschamps: “ Whether you like it or not, he will be the best coach. Knowing him, he will end well. »
