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Monaco Gets a Boost as Midfielder Paul Pogba Shows Signs He Is Ready to Play Again
Pogba scored after returning from a left-calf injury as Monaco chases a top-three Ligue 1 finish to secure Champions League qualification.
- On Thursday, midfielder Paul Pogba scored in a friendly match against Premier League team Brentford, marking a potential return for Monaco.
- Coach Sébastien Pocognoli has led Monaco to a six-game winning streak, moving the team to sixth in Ligue 1 and within three points of Marseille.
- Since joining on a two-year contract last summer, Pogba has played only about 30 minutes due to a doping ban and persistent thigh, ankle, and calf injuries.
- The former France star previously played for Juventus and Manchester United, where he was considered among the best midfielders in the world eight years ago.
- Monaco hosts Marseille on April 5 after the international break, a critical fixture for securing a top-three finish and direct Champions League qualification.
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Pogba's Potential Return Ignites Monaco's Champions League Aspirations | Sports-Games
Pogba's Potential Return Ignites Monaco's Champions League Aspirations Monaco's quest for a coveted Champions League berth has received a significant boost with the potential return of midfielder Paul Pogba. The former French international has resumed training after a lengthy hiatus due to persistent calf trouble and scored in a recent friendly against Brentford. Pogba's contributions could be crucial in Monaco's critical matches ahead.Currently…
The midfielder scored his first goal with the AS Monaco in a friendly match against Brentford this Thursday. French international, back after an injury to the calf, opened the score of a right foot strike.
Paul Pogba nets goal for Monaco in friendly defeat to Brentford - Get French Football News
Paul Pogba (33) is nearing a return to fitness. This international break was billed as a crucial fortnight for Pogba, who returned to first-team training last week. Pogba joined Monaco in the summer, signing a two-year deal. However, it took him several months to get up to speed, having missed two years due to a doping ban. He made only three brief substitute appearances before suffering a calf injury at the start of December. Eric Dier also fe…
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