Paul Pogba has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering another knee problem, the latest of his injury setbacks.
The 29-year-old has been out of action all season so far, yet to make a competitive appearance for Juventus since returning to the club from Manchester United on a free transfer.
There was hope that he might make a return from injury in time to make the France squad for Qatar, training with Juventus earlier this month, but he has suffered another knee issue and after tests, his World Cup chances are at an end.
‘Following yesterday and today’s medical review in Torino and Pittsburgh, it is extremely painful to inform Paul Pogba will still need recovery time from his surgery,’ said the player’s agent Rafaela Pimenta.
‘For this reason, Paul will not be able to join Juventus squad before the World Cup break nor the French National Team in Qatar. If wishful thinking would change things, Paul would be playing tomorrow.