Injured Paul Pogba leaves France international camp
The Frenchman has an ankle problem and has been replaced by Guendouzi
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will not attend the France national team camp for their Euro 2020 qualifying games because of an ankle injury, the French Federation (FFF) say.
Pogba left the clash with Southampton hobbling (1-1 draw) last weekend. Tests taken in England have confirmed he is injured.
He will miss the clashes with Albania and Andorra. Pogba was replaced by Matteo Guendouzi, the 20 year old Arsenal midfielder, for his first call up to the main squad.
Aymeric Laporte also pulled out injurd and was replaced by Barcelona's Samuel Umtiti.
Blessé à la cheville, @paulpogba est remplacé par @MatteoGuendouzi pour les matchs contre l’Albanie et Andorre les 7 et 10 septembre au Stade de France 🇫🇷
— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) 2 de septiembre de 2019
Bon rétablissement Paul 💪 #FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/E14eTI3CEl
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