Pogba returns, Monaco suffers heavy loss

Midfielder Paul Pogba entered the field in the final minutes of Monaco's 1-4 loss to Rennes in round 13 of Ligue 1 in the early morning of November 23.

Pogba returns to play for Monaco. Photo: Reuters .

The former Manchester United and Juventus star was brought on in the 85th minute and received a standing ovation from the Roazhon Park crowd. This was Pogba's first match since his career was interrupted by suspension.

In fact, the game was already decided by the time Pogba entered the field. Monaco were 4 goals down to Rennes and were playing with one less man after midfielder Denis Zakaria was sent off in the 66th minute.

Rennes took the lead through goals from Abdelhamid Ait Boudlal, Mahdi Camara, Breel Embolo and Ludovic Blas, with Monaco only able to get a consolation goal through Mika Biereth after Pogba came on.

In the short time he played, Pogba played hard. He had a 93% passing accuracy, touched the ball 17 times but did not have a successful dribble or a shot.

After the match, Pogba expressed disappointment with the result: "I'm happy to be playing football again, but I'm a Monaco player and I hate losing."

The defeat to Rennes was Monaco's third consecutive defeat in Ligue 1, leaving the team stuck in 8th place in the rankings.

Pogba scores in Monaco training session Paul Pogba scores in AS Monaco training session, thereby preparing for his return in the match against Paris FC in round 11 of Ligue 1 on November 2.

Source: https://znews.vn/pogba-tai-xuat-monaco-thua-dam-post1605099.html