Monaco CEO Admits Injury Strategy for Paul Pogba Failing

Monaco’s CEO, Thiago Scuro, has openly admitted that their strategy concerning Paul Pogba is failing. The club’s plan for the star midfielder, who has only played 30 minutes since his arrival, has not yielded the expected results.

Paul Pogba’s Rocky Journey at Monaco

Since joining Monaco last summer on a two-year deal, Pogba has struggled to revive his career. The 32-year-old midfielder was previously with clubs like Manchester United and Juventus. Injuries and a doping ban have significantly hampered his progress.

Injury Struggles and Limited Game Time

Pogba’s time at Monaco has been marred by a left calf injury sustained during training, which has kept him off the pitch for over a month. He had to wait until late November to make his debut. Scuro noted that there is concern over Pogba’s ongoing struggles and his desire to be more involved in matches.

“The program and the plan for Paul is not working the way we expected,” Scuro said. “He is very disturbed by the fact that he is struggling … [he wants] to be more available.”

Monaco’s Current Standing

This season, Monaco has been underperforming, sitting in ninth place in Ligue 1, 17 points behind leaders Lens. Despite his past achievements, including winning the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Pogba’s injuries have left him on the sidelines.

• Pogba made his debut for Monaco in November.
• He has played only 30 minutes since then, struggling with a calf injury.
• Monaco is currently ninth in Ligue 1, far behind league leaders.

Future Outlook for Pogba

Scuro expressed hope that Pogba will return to competitive play and make a significant contribution. However, he hinted at potential clauses in Pogba’s contract that could lead to a reassessment of his future with the club this summer. “If it does not work, for sure the parties can sit down in the summer and try to have another discussion,” Scuro added.

As Pogba seeks to regain his form, the clock is ticking on his chances to secure a place in France’s plans for the upcoming World Cup in North America. His remarkable career, which included setting the record for the most expensive soccer transfer in 2016 at €105 million, now faces uncertainty.

The journey of Paul Pogba, once a celebrated midfield maestro, now hangs in the balance as he navigates through a challenging phase at Monaco.