Monaco midfielder Paul Pogba dey prepare make he return from hin doping ban this weekend. E don be long time wey fans dey wait for this moment.
The 32-year-old join Ligue 1 club Monaco last summer, after dem reduce hin four-year doping ban to 19 months by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas). This na good news for Pogba and hin fans.
Pogba last play ball for September 2023, when he play for Juventus against Empoli. Since then, he no play any competitive match.
Monaco coach Sebastien Pocognoli say dem dey try help Pogba reach hin full potential so that the team go win. He say Pogba still get the qualities to play well for midfield, and he never lose hin vision or technique.
Pogba bin get four-year ban from football after he test positive for dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) for February 2024. But he say na mistake and dem give am supplement without knowing say e contain banned substance.
If Pogba play against Rennes, e go be hin first time ever to play for Ligue 1. He bin dey Le Havre before he join Manchester United, but he no play any senior match for Le Havre.
Pocognoli add say dem go need to assess Pogba as player when he return to the team. But he believe say Pogba still get the quality wey make am important figure for Juventus and France.
Key Points
- Paul Pogba dey set to return from doping ban.
- He join Monaco last summer after dem reduce hin ban.
- Hin last match na September 2023.
- Monaco coach say dem dey try help am reach hin full potential.
- If he play against Rennes, e go be hin first Ligue 1 appearance.
What to Expect
Fans dey expect Pogba to bring experience and leadership to Monaco team. He also get the qualities to improve the team performance. But he go need to adapt to the pace of competition.