The World Cup winner’s long-awaited return to football hits another painful setback, with fans now hoping for a November comeback.
In a cruel twist of fate, Paul Pogba’s long-awaited debut for AS Monaco has been postponed once again, this time due to a new ankle injury suffered in training. The setback is the latest in a string of frustrations for the 32-year-old, who has yet to play a competitive match since his doping ban in 2023.
Despite having his suspension reduced and joining Monaco this summer, the path back to the pitch has been a slow and careful one. The club had implemented a special three-month training regimen to rebuild his match fitness, a process Pogba dedicated himself to in Miami during his enforced absence.
Hope was finally building for a debut. After positive recent tests, the club even teased fans with footage of him training, and a first appearance against Paris FC this weekend seemed imminent. However, that optimism was dashed when head coach Sebastien Pocognoli delivered the disappointing news.
“We are all disappointed,” Pocognoli stated, confirming the fresh injury. “The idea is that he can be available after the international break. That is the plan that we are following.”
This new timeline means fans will not see Pogba in a Monaco shirt until at least mid-November, pushing his comeback closer to a high-profile fixture against rivals PSG. For the player and a waiting football world, the waiting game continues.
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