Monaco coach: Pogba will not play before the October international match, Fati is expected to make his debut next week

September 11th Monaco coach Xuter attended the pre-Ligue 1 press conference. He introduced the team's injury situation, and Pogba's return still needs to be patient.

The French midfielder has not participated in the official competition for 18 months after being suspended for drug ban incidents. When he joined Monaco this summer, he had the goal of participating in the 2026 World Cup, but he will not make his debut in Ligue 1 immediately.

Hutel said: "I don't think we will have the chance to see him play before the international match day in October. His recovery is also smooth, but it will take more time than Fati. I was impressed by his daily performance when he re-trained his physical fitness and is a very professional player."

Hutel also announced another bad news, and the new goalkeeper Hradetsky, introduced this summer, will be injured for two months: "Although I hope he will return as soon as possible, he is expected to miss about two months. He left the court with an injury against Strasbourg before the international match day and was diagnosed with a medial ligament injury on the left knee."

This weekend may be the last stage before Fati recovered from an injury. The player with limited playing time in Barcelona last season is preparing for his debut through systematic training. "He is indeed getting closer and closer to returning. Although it is too early to play against Ausselle, he is expected to be on the roster next week against Bruges, and may be able to get a substitute against Metz, and he has shown a positive impact on the team in training."