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Paul Pogba returns to the field, but criticism does not spare him: He can no longer play in Ligue 1
2026-05-03 13:56:26 / SPORT
Paul Pogba returned to play in an official match. The match between Monaco and Metz was the challenge that marked the midfielder's return from the first minute on the pitch with the Principality's team winning 2-1.
However, this was not enough for Pogba to avoid harsh criticism. In fact, the French media did not spare themselves in this criticism. 'Slow, a little reactive, Pogba did not leave a mark and was even disappointing in his return as a starter on the field of play ' - wrote L'Equipe. Even harsher was the RMC Sport portal. 'Against Metz, the French midfielder did not manage to make a real impact at any moment. He was struggling in contrasts and slow in the transitions of the game, he was rightly substituted in the 58th minute. A logical substitution considering his appearance where it was clear that he was not in optimal physical condition, which is affecting both his form and his ability to influence the game - wrote RMC Sport
Maxime Chanot, a former defender now a pundit, was at a loss for words when describing Pogba's performance. 'I found him really mediocre, he can't do it anymore, ' said Chanot. ' I think Pogba is no longer fit to play in Ligue 1 today.'
The last time Paul Pogba started was on May 14, 2023, in the match between Juventus and Cremonese. At that time, his match lasted 24 minutes before he succumbed to a muscle problem and then came a long suspension for doping. This season he returned to Monaco, but until Saturday evening, his appearances on the pitch have been rare; in total, he has been activated for 57 minutes of play in 5 matches, too little to regain the form and optimal condition for a very athletic championship like Ligue 1.
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