Contemporary setback hits the midfielder’s troubled comeback
Why was Paul Pogba unnoticed of Monaco’s Champions League squad?
Monaco eliminated Paul Pogba from their Champions League squad earlier than the February play-off ties towards Paris Saint-Germain.
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One other blow for Pogba’s comeback
AS Monaco have dealt contemporary setback to Paul Pogba by leaving him out of their squad for the knockout part of Champions League.
The choice comes solely days earlier than Monaco face Paris Saint-Germain within the play-off spherical that may resolve qualification for the spherical of 16.
Pogba, a World Cup winner with France in 2018 remains to be making an attempt to restart his profession after an extended and troublesome interval away from soccer.
Suspension and damage issues proceed
Pogba suspended after testing optimistic for banned substance in August 2023 whereas enjoying for Juventus.
An Italian courtroom initially handed him a four-year ban in March 2024 however the midfielder efficiently decreased the suspension to 18 month in November 2024.
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Monaco signed Pogba in August 2025 on a two-year deal hoping he might convey expertise and high quality to their midfield.
Nonetheless his first season in Ligue 1 has been disrupted by accidents and an absence of rhythm.
In keeping with L’Équipe, Pogba is at the moment coping with a calf damage and Monaco’s CEO Thiago Scuro has stated no return date has been confirmed. Pogba performed solely three match to this point for the membership.
UEFA guidelines permit golf equipment to make modifications to their European squads earlier than the knockout rounds.
Monaco have now formally eliminated Pogba from the listing they may submit for the remainder of Champions League marketing campaign.
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The membership additionally unnoticed Takumi Minamino & Mohammed Salisu each sidelined with severe knee accidents.
Monaco added winter signing Wout Faes, together with Simon Adingra and Krépin Diatta as they put together for the most important matches of their season.
Monaco vs PSG in February
Monaco will face PSG in two play-off legs on 17 February and 25 February with the primary match in Monaco and the return leg in Paris.
The winner will e book a spot in Champions League spherical of 16.
With out Pogba, Monaco must depend on different midfield choices as they appear to beat the French champions.