MONACO (AP) — Former midfield star Paul Pogba could make his Monaco debut on Saturday after being named in the squad for the trip to Ligue 1 rival Rennes.

The 32-year-old Frenchman was was once among Europe’s best goal-scoring midfielders but has not played for over two years in a career derailed by injuries, off-field problems and a doping ban .

Pogba recently overcame a minor ankle injury and resumed training with Monaco during the international break.

He signed with Monaco during the offseason on a two-year contract in a bid to relaunch his career.

Midfield dynamo

At his peak, Pogba was a dynamic, technically strong and creative central midfielder with an eye for goal.

He scored in the 2018 World Cup final when France beat Croatia 4-2 and has played 91 times for France.

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