Juventus star Paul Pogba could MISS France’s World Cup defence in Qatar with midfielder ‘facing surgery that will rule him out until 2023’… as he jets back to Italy from pre-season tour for crucial visit to specialist
- Juventus star Paul Pogba could miss the 2022 Qatar World Cup through injury
- The former Manchester United star suffered a knee injury in pre-season training
- Pogba has been diagnosed with a tear of the lateral meniscus in his right knee
- The Frenchman was expected to undergo surgery in the United States on tour
- The 29-year-old has instead flown back to Italy to visit a specialist consultant
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba could be ruled out of this year’s World Cup in Qatar with a knee injury he suffered in training, according to reports.
Pogba, who officially rejoined the Italian giants earlier this month, will visit a specialist consultant to determine what treatment is needed.
The former Manchester United star has been diagnosed with a tear of the lateral meniscus in his right knee after limping off the training field in Los Angeles last week.
The 29-year-old was expected to have surgery while in the United States instead of travelling with the Serie A giants as they continue their pre-season tour.
Paul Pogba has been diagnosed with the lesion of the lateral meniscus in his right knee
The French midfielder was expected to undergo surgery, but has instead flown back to Italy
The 2018 World Cup winner, who only returned to Juve just two weeks ago, has instead flown back to Italy to see a specialist.
There are two potential approaches for his injury and one could see him miss the World Cup as it may keep the midfielder on the sidelines until 2023, according to La Gazetta dello Sport.
One option would be to remove a piece…
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