Multiple media: Monaco coach is overwhelmed; Pogba is expected to make his Ligue 1 debut tonight

Hupu reported on November 22 that French media outlets L’Equipe and Le Parisien wrote Pogba columns.

[Gossip Board] Monaco announced the squad for the away match against Rennes: Pogba was selected for the first time

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After ten questions, Sebastian Poconoli finally couldn't bear it anymore. The Belgian coach has always been easy-going, but after dodging a question about Paul Pogba for six minutes, the Monaco boss reminded reporters at Friday's press conference that they could also discuss other topics: upcoming opponents Rennes, for example, or the numerous internationals in his squad. But despite Monaco boasting players from the national teams of Russia, Japan, the United States and Brazil, the media's focus was on the 2018 World Cup winner in the mere minutes he was allowed onto the training ground.

Pogba is sometimes smiling, sometimes focused and serious, and on the eve of his long-awaited match day, the 32-year-old midfielder is about to make his debut.

Although Poconioli was careful not to answer the question directly, noting only that Pogba could be called up for this weekend's game "like everyone else", this time, he has officially confirmed that he will be selected for the national team.

Monaco Club announced that Pogba has been selected for the 22-man squad that will fly to Brittany on Friday, where Monaco will face Rennes. The midfielder could have watched the game from the stands, but his current condition appears to rule out that possibility.

It is expected that his name will appear on the match list and is likely to usher in the debut of his Ligue 1 career, and this will be two years and two months after his last official game.

Taking advantage of the players' short break on national team matchdays, Pogba recently traveled to Dubai for a holiday with Ansu Fati - along with their teammates Kasum Ouattara and Mamadou Koulibaly. However, the Monaco club's fitness coach and team doctor accompanied them throughout and supervised their training on the rest day at the Dubai Sports Center.

How much playing time can this player who has played 91 times for the national team (scoring 11 goals) get? Poconoli didn't say it explicitly, but the coach acknowledged that his players already bring "a lot" to the team.

The former San Giros United head coach said: "He has a wealth of experience and can provide leadership both on and off the field." Although he needs "game rhythm", he "has the qualities to adapt to our midfield tactical system".

"His vision and skills haven't deteriorated. He just needs to apply those abilities to the game like any player coming back from injury."