Paul Pogba has been tested Coronavirus positive and will not take part of France’s next two Nations League games against Sweden (29 Aug) and Croatia (8 Sep). France’s coach Didier Deschamps said in a press conference on Thursday.
“Paul Pogba was supposed to be in the list of players. Unfortunately for him, he got tested yesterday, which turned out to be positive this morning,” Deschamps said.
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Tanguy Ndombele also wasn’t included in the France squad. He was placed in a 14-day quarantine after testing positive for Covid-19 several days ago, according to French sports daily L’Equipe.
Pogba could be eligible for selection for United’s Premier League opener against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on 19 September.
His club said: “Everybody at United wishes Paul a speedy recovery ahead of the new season.”
Pogba will be replaced in the France squad by 17-year-old Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga.
“I’ve completed, at the very last minute, a change in the list,” Deschamps said on Thursday.
“Paul Pogba, who was previously on the list, unfortunately for him he carried out a test yesterday which was returned as positive this morning.”
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