Pogba Suffers New Injury, Casting Doubt on Future
Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Paul Pogba sustained a new thigh injury on the first day of AS Monaco's training camp in England.
- The injury raises concerns about his future with the club, as he was just returning from long-term knee issues.
- Pogba has played minimally this pre-season, and the new setback casts doubt on his readiness for the upcoming Ligue 1 season.
Paul Pogba's return to football has been marred by yet another injury, this time to his thigh, which he suffered during AS Monaco's training session in England on Tuesday. The incident occurred on the first day of the team's camp at the English national football centre in St George's Park, shortly after their friendly match against Liverpool.
This latest setback is particularly concerning given Pogba's recent history. The 33-year-old midfielder was only just beginning to reintegrate into group training after an extended period sidelined by right-knee problems. His previous season was severely limited, with only one half of football played for Monaco in this pre-season, and just 115 minutes across six Ligue 1 matches last season following an 18-month doping ban.
The new injury casts significant doubt on Pogba's immediate future and his ability to contribute to AS Monaco's campaign. Sources close to the situation suggest that the midfielder is still far from the required level of fitness to start the Ligue 1 season. The recurring physical issues raise questions about his long-term prospects in the Principality.
Originally published by Vanguard in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.