Paul Pogba's Availability for Monaco vs. Marseille Match Uncertain Paul Pogba is expected to be available for selection by AS Monaco ahead of its Ligue 1 clash against Marseille on Sunday, according to manager Sébastien Pocognoli. The former France international, who joined Monaco last summer, has made only three appearances since his return. His availability has been limited by a calf injury sustained in December, which kept him out of action for much of the 2026 season. Pocognoli confirmed that Pogba has been training continuously with the squad since the start of the international break and is currently in a positive recovery phase. The manager emphasized that Pogba’s inclusion in the matchday squad remains a possibility, though final decisions will depend on the team’s assessment of his readiness. “He is available,” Pocognoli stated. “There are still three sessions left, but he has been training continuously with the group since the start of the international break. Given the positive process, it’s a possibility he’ll be in the squad, yes. If he’s not there, it will mean we’ve decided together that everything isn’t quite ready for him to play in a league match yet. For now, there are no contraindications and things are going well. It’s still open.” Pogba’s return to professional football has been marked by a mix of anticipation and cautious optimism. After serving an 18-month suspension for a doping violation while at Juventus, the 33-year-old made his long-awaited debut for Monaco on November 22 against Rennes. However, his impact has been minimal, with the midfielder contributing just 30 minutes of playing time across his appearances. Despite his high-profile status, Pogba has yet to fully integrate into Monaco’s midfield, which has seen a mix of established stars and emerging talents.#ligue_1 #as_monaco #sebastien_pocognoli #paul_pogba #monaco_marseille_match
