France midfielder Paul Pogba will miss the World Cup as he recovers from a knee injury suffered in July.
Pogba has not played for Juventus since rejoining this summer, after tearing his meniscus during pre-season in July.
Pogba’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta has now said the problem would keep him out of the tournament in the latest blow to France, who have already lost N’Golo Kante to injury.
France kick-off their tournament in Qatar on November 22 against Australia, with barely three weeks for the 29-year-old to return to fitness.
Didier Deschamps France boss had said he will only select players who are fit for their opening World Cup match with Australia on November 22.
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Juventus gave an update on his condition on Monday without explicitly mentioning he would miss the tournament, saying:
“In light of the recent radiological examinations and the consultation carried out in Pittsburgh by Professor Volker Musahl for the evaluation of his knee, Paul Pogba needs to continue his rehabilitation programme.”
The midfielder confirmed, via a video posted on Twitter last month, that he had successful knee surgery and that, despite speculation about his personal life, he is mentally strong.
