Pogba returns to Monaco squad for crucial Marseille clash after injury layoff
French midfielder Paul Pogba has been named in AS Monaco's squad to face Marseille on Sunday after missing recent matches due to knee and calf problems.
Paul Pogba is back in contention for AS Monaco as they prepare to host Marseille on Sunday evening in what promises to be a pivotal Ligue 1 encounter.
The French international midfielder had been sidelined since early December, initially missing squad selections due to knee discomfort that kept him on the bench during the Champions League victory over Galatasaray on 9th December. A subsequent calf injury further complicated his recovery, ruling him out of competitive action since Monaco's disappointing defeat at Brest on 5th December.
Pogba's return comes at a crucial juncture for the Principality club as they welcome their fierce rivals Marseille to Stade Louis II on Sunday night. The match, scheduled for 20:45, represents the 28th matchday of the Ligue 1 campaign and could prove significant in the race for European qualification.
Whether manager Adi Hütter will risk starting the former Manchester United star remains to be seen, but having him available again provides Monaco with additional midfield options as they look to bounce back from recent setbacks and maintain their push up the league table.