Pogba hit by fresh setback, casting uncertainty over his long-term prospects

A fresh setback has struck Paul Pogba, who sustained a new thigh injury on Tuesday, the first day of Monaco's training camp in England, throwing his future in the Principality into uncertainty.

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The injury occurred in Pogba's left thigh during a training session at St George's Park, the English national football centre, following a friendly match against Liverpool on Sunday, in which Monaco emerged victorious.

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Notably, this incident transpired as the 33-year-old midfielder was making his return to group training after a prolonged period of struggling with right-knee issues.

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Pogba's pre-season has been marked by limited participation, with the 2018 French World Cup winner having played only one half of football for Monaco thus far.

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Insights from sources close to the matter suggest that Pogba's latest injury indicates he is still some distance from achieving the requisite level of fitness to commence the Ligue 1 season.

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Having served 18 months of a four-year doping ban, Pogba's return to the pitch last season was curtailed, with the midfielder managing just six Ligue 1 appearances for Monaco, accumulating a total of 115 minutes on the pitch.