MONACO (AP) — paul pogba Still hoping to play in this year’s tournament world cupbut things aren’t looking good for the former French star.
The 32-year-old midfielder plays for clubs such as Manchester United and Juventus. Joined Monaco He signed a two-year contract last summer in an effort to restart a career that had been derailed by injuries and injuries. Doping prohibited.
Pogba injured his left calf in training and will be sidelined for a month.
The injury is the latest in a series of physical problems and Pogba has only played 30 minutes since then. Monaco debut At the end of November.
“Paul’s programs and plans are not working as originally expected,” Monaco CEO Thiago Scuro said on Wednesday. “He’s very upset about the fact that he’s struggling… (he) wants to be able to play more and get more minutes on the pitch.”
Pogba shed tears as he signed his contract with Monaco. Monaco have been underperforming this season, currently sitting in 9th place in Ligue 1, 17 points behind leaders Reims.
Will my stay be shorter?
Scouro said he still hopes Pogba can return to action and make an immediate impact, but hinted there was an unspecified clause in his contract that could shorten his stay at the Riviera club.
“If that doesn’t work, it’s possible that the two parties will have talks in the summer and try to talk again, but where are we going to go?” he said. “Now is not the time to have this discussion as we are working to find a solution and bring him back.”
In 2016, Pogba became the most expensive footballer in history at the time. returned to United Acquired from Juventus for a transfer fee of 105 million euros ($116 million at the time).
world cup winner
pogba played France national team 91 times And he scored 11 goals. His solid technique, strong physique and stamina, incisive passing and ability to play multiple roles in midfield made him stand out among Europe’s best midfielders.
His last appearance for Les Bleus was in a friendly against South Africa almost four years ago. persistent knee injury He has been excluded from the 2022 World Cup.
At his peak, Pogba was arguably France’s most influential player. In the 2018 World Cup, he scored the goal in the final where France defeated Croatia 4-2, contributing to France’s victory.
The biggest blow to his career came in February 2024, when he was handed an initial four-year ban by Italy’s anti-doping court. Testosterone test came back positive While still at Juventus. In October 2024, the Court of Arbitration for Sport reduced his suspension to 18 months.
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