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No Monaco Debut for Pogba Against Spurs

Paul Pogba is training with Monaco but not fully fit after a long doping ban, with coach Sebastien Pocognoli optimistic about his gradual recovery ahead of the Champions League match.

  • On Oct 21, 2025, Monaco said Paul Pogba remains unused since joining, with a recent fitness setback delaying his Champions League debut against Tottenham Hotspur Wednesday.
  • After a CAS ruling reduced his ban, Paul Pogba was set to debut but suffered a fitness setback ahead of the Angers match, delaying his return under new Monaco coach Sebastien Pocognoli, appointed on Oct. 11.
  • On Monday, Paul Pogba rejoined training but is not fully fit, Monaco coach Sebastien Pocognoli said the process may take two to three weeks to build consistency.
  • Pocognoli will make his home debut at Stade Louis II after his Oct. 11 appointment, while Monaco faces Tottenham without Eric Dier due to a hamstring injury.
  • With the squad focused on Wednesday, Monaco attacker Maghnes Akliouche said he finds the Tottenham links flattering but prioritizes winning the match, while Paul Pogba is enjoying life despite his setback.
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At a press conference, Monaco coach Sébastien Pocognoli explained that Paul Pogba had resumed collective training in recent days, but "in part" for the moment.

·Boulogne-Billancourt, France
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sportsmole.co.uk broke the news in on Monday, October 20, 2025.
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