Overview
- Sébastien Pocognoli named Pogba in Monaco’s traveling group to Rennes, marking his first selection since signing in June.
- The midfielder has not played a competitive match since September 2023 following an 18‑month doping suspension later reduced by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
- Monaco’s coach praised Pogba’s vision and technique but indicated any appearance would likely be limited to a few minutes.
- Rennes coach Habib Beye welcomed the possibility of Pogba featuring at Roazhon Park, calling him an immense player and a lover of the game.
- PSG issued updates ahead of Le Havre: Nuno Mendes has resumed training after a left‑knee sprain under a conservative return plan, and Ousmane Dembélé is in the final phase of recovery as Achraf Hakimi and Désiré Doué continue rehabilitation.