Monaco received a setback ahead of their highly anticipated match against Olympique Marseille in the French league, as Paul Pogba was confirmed to be absent due to pain in his left calf, preventing him from being included in the match squad.

Pogba's absence comes at a time when he had just begun his journey back to the field following a long suspension that kept him out of official competitions. He recently participated for limited minutes with the aim of gradually regaining physical fitness and competitive rhythm.

This minor injury is seen as a temporary setback in the French star's comeback, as the coaching and medical staff prefer to handle his condition cautiously to avoid any complications that could affect his continued participation in the upcoming phase of the season.