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Pogba struggles in debut season with AS Monaco amidst injury challenges

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 9:25 AM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Pogba struggles in debut season with AS Monaco amidst injury challenges
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Paul Pogba faced difficulties in his first season at AS Monaco following a doping ban. The midfielder, who signed a two-year deal last summer, returned in late November but was limited to six appearances, starting only once. Former Monaco assistant Damien Perrinelle indicated there were glimpses of improvement but cautioned expectations should remain realistic regarding Pogba's return to form. The club's CEO had previously noted it could take around three months for Pogba to regain his fitness.

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  • •Pogba joined AS Monaco on a two-year deal after a doping ban.
  • •He played just six matches with only one start against FC Metz.
  • •Former assistant Damien Perrinelle suggests some improvement is possible.
  • •Pogba's fitness struggle limits his contributions to the team.
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  • 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — Former Monaco assistant says ‘it will be difficult’ for Paul Pogba to return to peak form
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Whilst expectations around Paul Pogba’s (33) return were tempered, the Frenchman did, nonetheless, underwhelm during his debut season at AS Monaco.He joined the Principality club in the summer, sign...

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