Paul Pogba will miss Monaco's final Ligue 1 fixture of the 2025-26 season after being sidelined with a thigh injury. The 33-year-old midfielder has been ruled out of Sunday's trip to Strasbourg, bringing a frustrating campaign to a premature close for the former Manchester United star.
Pogba's return to competitive football has been troubled since joining Monaco last summer following the completion of his doping ban. The French international managed just three appearances across six recent league outings, demonstrating the physical struggles that have plagued his bid to resurrect his career. With only six total appearances this term, the World Cup winner's season reflects a difficult period as he navigates the final chapters of his professional journey.
Monaco's Mounting Injury Crisis
Manager Sébastien Pocognoli faces a selection nightmare as Monaco battles an injury epidemic at a critical moment. Beyond Pogba's absence, the Principality club will be without Eric Dier, Kassoum Ouattara, Caio Henrique, and Vanderson. The creative options are further depleted with Aleksandr Golovin and Stanis Idumbo unavailable, leaving Pocognoli with severely limited depth in key areas.
Despite these setbacks, Monaco's European ambitions remain on the line. Currently sitting seventh with 54 points, the club sits just two points behind sixth-placed Marseille in the race for Conference League qualification. Victory at Strasbourg is essential if they are to maintain hopes of continental football during the 2026-27 season, making this final match more than a mere formality.
Pogba's inability to contribute in the season finale underscores a troubling pattern: the midfielder who once commanded a world-record transfer fee to Manchester United must now focus on building consistency simply to remain a viable option for Pocognoli's squad. The clash with Strasbourg will test whether Monaco's depleted roster can deliver the result they desperately need.
