Pogba Tests Positive For COVID-19, Out Of France Squad

PARIS: France midfielder Paul Pogba has tested positive for COVID-19 and been left out of the national team squad, coach Didier Deschamps said Thursday.

I had to make a change at the last minute because Paul Pogba was supposed to be in the squad,” Deschamps said. Unfortunately for him, he had a test yesterday which was positive this morning.

The Manchester United midfielder’s place in the squad will be taken by 17-year-old Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga ahead of upcoming Nations League qualifiers against Sweden and Croatia.

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