More than ever removed from the field after his positive testosterone test, Paul Pogba sees his career being written on dotted lines. Regarding the French team, Didier Deschamps spoke about the situation.
She already had hiccups, she is now at a complete stop. For many months now, Paul Pogba’s career has not really progressed. Injured for a long time, when he was still playing at Manchester United, the French midfielder has not played again since he joined Juventus in the summer of 2022. Still injured and victim at the same time major extra-sporting concerns, Pogba nevertheless hoped to see the end of the tunnel this season. But a positive testosterone test confirmed by a second opinion made public last week put an end to his hopes. Questioned on the subject, Didier Deschamps was very pessimistic.
Present in front of the press this Monday, on the occasion of the final gathering of the France team in 2023, the national coach did not escape several questions about the 2018 world champion. He first shown affected. “ I am very sad for Paul with what is happening to him. It’s true that a lot of things have been falling on his head lately and he finds himself in a complicated situation. He will defend himself, it will be a long procedure. It started a long time ago with the expertise of the B sample. The important relationship I have with Paul, and supporting the players when they are struggling, yes, I am saddened.“
“No radical position”
For Didier Deschamps, Paul Pogba’s path to the cross is still far from over. “ Afterwards, I don’t know what tomorrow will bring, the day after tomorrow, how long it will take, but it’s sad for him. » As for the future of “La Pioche” in the French team, the coach kicked in. “ I can not answer. I am not going to have a categorical or radical position. I don’t know what his future will hold. Obviously, it’s going to take time. Even though he hasn’t been with us for a while (Paul Pogba’s last selection dates back to March 29, 2022, during a friendly match won against South Africa, 5-0, editor’s note), it is put in parentheses. I hope for him that he will find a smile again and full possession of his means. It’s going to take a while. » Perhaps too much to hope to find the Blues?
