Injured France midfielder Paul Pogba has withdrawn from the World Cup in Qatar, his lawyer and agent Rafaela Pimenta announced in a statement sent to several media around the world on Monday, October 31.
In his text, M.me Peppera writes:
“After medical examinations yesterday (Sunday) and today (Monday), it is extremely painful to inform that Paul Pogba will still need rehabilitation after his operation (of a knee at the beginning of September). For this reason, Paul will not be able to join (…) the French team in Qatar. »
“If wishful thinking could change things, Paul would have played tomorrow. But what changes things is hard work, resilience and discipline, which are currently the only things on his mind in these difficult times.continues Rafaela Pimenta in her press release. “Paul will continue to give his best to be back on the pitch for the fans and his team as soon as possible. »
The list of selected players known on November 9
At 29, Pogba has not played a single official match since April. His departure this summer from Manchester United for Juventus Turin gave him hope for a revival in his career, but the French midfielder was injured just before the start of the season.
He recently resumed training with his club but on Friday Juve coach Massimiliano Allegri felt he was ” unlikely “ that he replays a match of the Italian championship before the truce decided for the World Cup.
The extra-sports affair involving his eldest Mathias Pogba, indicted for extortion in an organized gang and participation in a criminal association, like four other men, also disrupted the return of the world champion.
The coach of the Blues, Didier Deschamps, must announce the list of players selected for the competition on November 9.
For the Blues, it’s a huge blow. This package is in addition to that of N’Golo Kanté, his midfield partner in 2018. An essential pair in the system of Didier Deschamps, who will have to do without her in Qatar from November 22 for the first match against ‘Australia.