Monaco Makes ‘Surprise’ Pogba Call

Monaco Make Decision On Paul Pogba Amid Injury Struggles. Photo: Gallo Images

Paul Pogba’s fairytale return to football has hit a snag after he was removed from AS Monaco’s UEFA Champions League squad.

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Pogba has endured a difficult three years after he was handed a doping ban. He was initially handed a four-year ban that was reduced to 18 months, and made a return to football in March 2025.

Monaco signed the 2018 FIFA World Cup champion on a two-year-deal but he has had limited gametime amid niggling injury struggles.

According to RMC Sport, Monaco coach Thiago Scuro revealed that there was no timeline for when Pogba will return to action, having been sidelined with a calf injury since December.

“The entire medical department is focused on finding solutions,” the manager revealed.

“When will he be able to train again? There’s no clear answer to that question,” Scuro added.

Pogba has suffered injuries to his thigh, ankle, and calf since signing for the Principality side, and has amassed just 30 minutes of game time across three games this season.

“We still need to develop the process to clarify the situation. As with any injury, the first step will be to get back on the pitch, then continue to progress in training to regain the necessary fitness to play,” he explained.

Due to Pogba’s injury, Monaco has decided to remove the former Manchester United midfielder from their UEFA Champions League squad for the remainder of the season.

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Monaco will face Ligue 1 rivals Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the playoffs.

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