Paul Pogba
Paul Pogba’s return to football has suffered another setback after the French midfielder picked up a fresh injury during training with AS Monaco.
Pogba reportedly left Tuesday’s training session in pain and will now undergo medical tests to determine the extent of the injury. The development was first reported by French outlet Nice Matin and later shared by transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The latest setback comes at a difficult time for the 33 year old, who joined Monaco with the hope of rebuilding his career after a turbulent spell away from the game.
Pogba has already had to fight his way back from a doping suspension and a series of fitness problems that disrupted his career. Monaco was supposed to provide a fresh start, giving him the opportunity to regain his fitness, find his rhythm and show that he still has something to offer at the highest level.
Instead, another injury has now put that comeback under pressure.
The bigger concern for Pogba is not just how long this latest injury keeps him out, but whether he can finally put together the consistent run of fitness needed to get his career moving again.
At 33, Pogba no longer has the luxury of repeatedly spending months rebuilding his fitness and match sharpness. Every setback means more time away from competitive football and another difficult climb back to full fitness.
That makes this latest injury particularly frustrating for a player who has already endured a long road back.
For Monaco, the immediate priority will be to establish the seriousness of the problem before deciding on the next step. For Pogba, however, the stakes are much higher.
He is not simply trying to recover from another injury. He is trying to keep his comeback alive.
The French midfielder will now hope the medical tests bring better news and that what initially looks like another major interruption turns out to be only a brief setback in his attempt to revive his career.
