Monaco coach: I hope Pogba is close to his comeback but I can’t make a conclusion, he is a leader player

In an interview, Monaco coach Sebastian Poconoli talked about Pogba who joined the team this summer.

French midfielder Pogba was previously banned for a long time due to failing a drug test. After his return from the ban, he freely joined Monaco this summer. However, due to injuries and other reasons, he has not played a game for Monaco yet. The last time Pogba played in a game was in September 2023. Sebastian Poconoli first said: "I am trying to consider the plan at the collective level. Answering questions about a certain player too frequently is a bit contrary to my principles. However, Pogba has an unusual reputation and status. We must talk about him, and there is no problem."

Pogba has resumed joint training last Friday, and the media wants to know whether he is close to returning. Sebastian Poconoli continued: "I hope so. But the last time I said he was close to returning, it was... (Pogba injured his ankle at the end of October). So I try not to jump to conclusions and things will happen when they are supposed to happen. All I can say is that when Pogba is on the pitch, what I see is a joy and Focusing on players who are back at the top, there is no doubt about it."

Sebastian Poconioli then pointed out: "My role now is to help him train with the whole team. If we can do that - even if it is just to make him smile occasionally in professional games - it will be very easy to do. ?I can't say that. But we are working hard, and Pogba himself has a strong character, and I think the psychological situation affects a lot of things."

Finally, Sebastian Poconoli said: "In the first few internal meetings I attended, I talked about the legacy of the club. Leaders need to pass on experience to the next generation, the fans, and everyone in the club. Such experienced players should accompany the growth of young players, and I must ensure that they can do that. The more leaders there are in the team, the more pressure will be spread out and the team can benefit from his role."