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Paul Pogba suffered a left thigh injury during AS Monaco’s training session at St George’s Park in England, according to reports from Nice Matin. The setback further delays the midfielder’s return to competitive action after a difficult period marked by extended absences and limited playing time.

AS Monaco Midfielder Suffers Fresh Setback in England

The incident occurred on Tuesday during the club’s first day of a training camp in the United Kingdom, as reported by Nice Matin. The 33-year-old midfielder pushed out a cry of pain during an opposition with ball before leaving the field limping toward the bench, where the club’s medical staff immediately treated him and applied a strap to his left thigh.

While Nice Matin indicated that the injury may not be severe, the exact recovery timeline remains undetermined. Club officials have not yet released a formal medical bulletin detailing how long the player will be sidelined.

Timeline of a Stalled Return

Pogba joined AS Monaco a year ago, but physical struggles have limited his impact on the pitch. Last season, the former French international made just six appearances, logging a total of 115 minutes of play. A right knee issue hampered him early in the summer, though he managed to feature in the second half of a preseason friendly against Saint-Priest on July 18.

Before this latest thigh issue, former AS Monaco manager Adi Hütter had outlined a plan for the player’s reintegration. Speaking about Pogba’s recovery trajectory, Hütter noted that a return against Nice came too early, pointing instead to a potential comeback fixture against Angers following the international break on October 18. That projected timeline now faces fresh uncertainty as medical staff evaluate the extent of the left thigh injury.

Future Prospects and Roster Impact

The club’s summer preparation phase was designed to assess Pogba’s physical condition and determine his future. With his fitness under scrutiny, each missed week complicates evaluations for the Monaco technical staff. Medical personnel are expected to take every precaution with the player, whose previous history of knee complications has forced caution from coaching and training departments.

Monaco has not announced when Pogba will rejoin group training. The club’s next competitive fixture will arrive after the international break, leaving supporters and analysts waiting to see if the midfielder can overcome this latest physical hurdle.