Paul Pogba is poised to make his first aggressive look in over two years when Monaco go to Rennes this Saturday in Ligue 1. The 2018 World Cup winner has been sidelined by accidents, a doping suspension, and authorized points, managing simply 12 appearances throughout the previous three seasons.
After finishing an 18-month ban and leaving Juventus final November, Pogba signed for Monaco and has been following a tailor-made program to regain match health. He’s unlikely to begin towards Rennes however might be launched late within the sport as Monaco eases him again into motion.
Pogba has expressed ambitions to return to the France nationwide workforce forward of the 2026 World Cup, however his instant focus is on regaining type and contributing to Monaco’s Ligue 1 marketing campaign. His presence might additionally profit younger attacker Maghnes Akliouche, who might get a lift from Pogba’s inventive affect in midfield.
Key stats:
- 26 months since Pogba’s final aggressive look
- PSG leads Ligue 1 and has gained two current video games with targets after the ninetieth minute
- Prime scorer: Joaquin Panichelli (Strasbourg) – 9 targets
Fixtures (GMT):
- Friday: Good v Marseille (1945)
- Saturday: Lens v Strasbourg (1600), Rennes v Monaco (1800), PSG v Le Havre (2005)
- Sunday: Auxerre v Lyon (1400), Nantes v Lorient, Brest v Metz, Toulouse v Angers (1615), Lille v Paris FC (1945)
