Paul Pogba will not make his long-awaited return to competitive football until after the October international break, AS Monaco head coach Adi Hutter has revealed.
The French midfielder, who has been sideline while working on his recovery, is expected to be fully available for selection once league action resumes next month.
Pogba, 32, joined Monaco earlier in the summer, however, leaving not played a professional game for two years, it has been a long road back to fitness for the former Juventus and Manchester United defender.
Three-month programme was implemented to bring Pogba back to peak of fitness. That put his return date at around the start of October.
Hutter has now provided more details, stating that he “hopes” to see La Pioche after the next international break.
The principality club’s first game will come against SCO Angers on October 18th.
Speaking to reporters, Hutter expressed admiration for Pogba dedication during his rehabilitation.
“We’ll have him after this break. He’s doing well. I’m not surprised but impressed by what he does every day in his reconditioning. He’s very professional player”, the coach said.
Pogba return is highly anticipated as Monaco aim to strengthen their midfield options heading into a busy run of fixtures.
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