Didier Deschamps spoke at a press conference on Saturday on the eve of Italy-France. The opportunity for the coach to discuss the situation of Paul Pogba.
The last gathering of the French team in 2024 is currently taking place. After a disappointing draw conceded Thursday evening at the Stade de France against Israel (0-0), the Blues play their final Nations League group match against Italy on Sunday (8:45 p.m.). At the end of this duel at the top in group 2, Didier Deschamps was present at a press conference on Saturday. The opportunity for him to talk about a former Blues executive in full swing.
The French coach was therefore questioned about recent news from Paul Pogba. Convicted of doping after a positive test for testosterone in August 2023, the midfielder saw his initial sentence of four years of suspension reduced to eighteen months. Enough to allow him to resume competition in March 2025. Except that by mutual agreement, this week he terminated the contract which linked him to Juventus. Information that did not surprise Didier Deschamps.
Pogba will have to make a choice
The latter mentioned the departure of Paul Pogba with whom he kept in contact despite a last selection of “the Pick” which now dates back more than two and a half years (March 29, 2022 against South Africa). “I saw that he had reached an agreement. I suspected it a little because I talk with him quite often. I don't know what he will choose. He is getting ready. He has authorization to train collectively from January to return to competition in March. »
Not unhappy that the former Manchester United player will soon be able to return to the field and perhaps the form and level which would allow him, why not, to apply again for the Blues, Didier Deschamps concluded on the subject:
“It’s another step for him. He can join different clubs or championships. » All that remains is to make a choice for Paul Pogba.
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