France midfielder Paul Pogba will miss their World Cup title defence after failing to recover from knee surgery in time for next month's tournament in Qatar, his agent said on Monday.

Pogba had an operation on a damaged meniscus in September but his agent said that, following a medical review, he would not be able to return to the Juventus squad or join up with France before the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 World Cup.

"Following yesterday and today's medical review in Torino and Pittsburgh, it is extremely painful to inform (you that) Paul Pogba will still need recovery time from his surgery," his agent Rafaela Pimenta said.

"For this reason, Paul will not be able to join the Juventus squad before the World Cup break nor the French national team in Qatar. If wishful thinking would change things, Paul would be playing tomorrow."

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The 29-year-old Pogba's hopes of returning to action with Juve before the World Cup were shot down early last month when manager Massimiliano Allegri said the Italian club would realistically get him back only in January.

Pogba moved back to Juve in the close season after his contract with Manchester United expired but he has yet to feature for the Serie A club after sustaining the knee injury during their pre-season tour.

Juve released a statement saying "in light of the recent radiological examinations... (Pogba) needs to continue his rehabilitation program."

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France had already lost Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante, who was ruled out for four months after having an operation on a hamstring injury this month.

Pogba was one of France's most influential players in their 2018 World Cup triumph, scoring in the final victory over Croatia as they won the title for the second time.

France, who are in Group D at this year's World Cup, begin their campaign against Australia on Nov. 22 before playing Denmark and Tunisia.

France midfielder Paul Pogba will miss their World Cup title defence after failing to recover from knee surgery in time for next month's tournament in Qatar, his agent said on Monday.

France midfielder Paul Pogba will miss their World Cup title defence after failing to recover from knee surgery in time for next month's tournament in Qatar, his agent said on Monday. Pogba had an operation on a damaged meniscus in September but his agent said that, following a medical review, he would not be able to return to the Juventus squad or join up with France before the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 World Cup. "Following yesterday and today's medical review in Torino and Pittsburgh, it is extremely painful to inform (you that) Paul Pogba will still need recovery time from his surgery," his agent Rafaela Pimenta said. "For this reason, Paul will not be able to join the Juventus squad before the World Cup break nor the French national team in Qatar. If wishful thinking would change things, Paul would be playing tomorrow." Also Read: Belgium star Romelu Lukaku picks up a hamstring injury before Qatar World Cup The 29-year-old Pogba's hopes of returning to action with Juve before the World Cup were shot down early last month when manager Massimiliano Allegri said the Italian club would realistically get him back only in January. Pogba moved back to Juve in the close season after his contract with Manchester United expired but he has yet to feature for the Serie A club after sustaining the knee injury during their pre-season tour. Juve released a statement saying "in light of the recent radiological examinations... (Pogba) needs to continue his rehabilitation program." Also Read: Neymar corruption trial wraps up after Spain prosecutors drop charges France had already lost Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante, who was ruled out for four months after having an operation on a hamstring injury this month. Pogba was one of France's most influential players in their 2018 World Cup triumph, scoring in the final victory over Croatia as they won the title for the second time. France, who are in Group D at this year's World Cup, begin their campaign against Australia on Nov. 22 before playing Denmark and Tunisia.

France's Paul Pogba to miss World Cup after failing to recover from surgery

Paul Pogba will miss France's World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan and Finland because of a right thigh injury, the national team said Tuesday.

Video footage on French media showed the Manchester United midfielder pull up after taking a shot in training on Monday, before hobbling away.

Jordan Veretout has come into the squad as a replacement for Pogba, who would likely have started for France in Saturday's home game against Kazakhstan.

The French lead their qualifying group by three points and need one win from their final two games to seal first place and advance automatically to next year's tournament in Qatar.

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France plays Finland, which is four points behind in third place, on Tuesday.

Pogba has been serving a domestic suspension for United after getting sent off against Liverpool last month after coming on as a substitute, meaning he has missed the team's last two Premier League games.&nbsp;

Paul Pogba will miss France's World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan and Finland because of a right thigh injury, the national team said Tuesday. Video footage on French media showed the Manchester United midfielder pull up after taking a shot in training on Monday, before hobbling away.

Paul Pogba will miss France's World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan and Finland because of a right thigh injury, the national team said Tuesday. Video footage on French media showed the Manchester United midfielder pull up after taking a shot in training on Monday, before hobbling away. Jordan Veretout has come into the squad as a replacement for Pogba, who would likely have started for France in Saturday's home game against Kazakhstan. The French lead their qualifying group by three points and need one win from their final two games to seal first place and advance automatically to next year's tournament in Qatar. ALSO READ: World Cup Qualifier: Paul Pogba leaves France training with possible thigh injury before Kazakhstan clash France plays Finland, which is four points behind in third place, on Tuesday. Pogba has been serving a domestic suspension for United after getting sent off against Liverpool last month after coming on as a substitute, meaning he has missed the team's last two Premier League games.

World Cup Qualifiers: Paul Pogba to miss France matches against Kazakhstan and Finland due to thigh injury

Midfielder Paul Pogba left training with a possible thigh injury ahead of France`s World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan on Saturday.

The Manchester United player, who was one of very few players to take part in a light session on Monday evening, left the pitch with a thigh problem with team doctor Franck Le Gall.

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France are top of their qualifying Group D with 12 points from six games and victory against Kazakhstan will secure them a place in next year's World Cup finals.

Coach Didier Deschamps, however, warned against complacency as the world champions take on a side who have not won any of their seven group games.

"The important thing is to reach our goal, to qualify for the World Cup. All my energy and our concentration must be on that," Deschamps told a news conference.

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"We must not think that we are already qualified because it is only Kazakhstan. We`re going into the game with all our determination and strength to win."

France will also travel to Finland next Tuesday. 
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Midfielder Paul Pogba left training with a possible thigh injury ahead of France`s World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan on Saturday. The Manchester United player, who was one of very few players to take part in a light session on Monday evening, left the pitch with a thigh problem with team doctor Franck Le Gall.

Midfielder Paul Pogba left training with a possible thigh injury ahead of France`s World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan on Saturday. The Manchester United player, who was one of very few players to take part in a light session on Monday evening, left the pitch with a thigh problem with team doctor Franck Le Gall. ALSO READ: Jose Mourinho raises familiar gripes as AS Roma slide into crisis after a shock 3-2 defeat vs Venezia France are top of their qualifying Group D with 12 points from six games and victory against Kazakhstan will secure them a place in next year's World Cup finals. Coach Didier Deschamps, however, warned against complacency as the world champions take on a side who have not won any of their seven group games. "The important thing is to reach our goal, to qualify for the World Cup. All my energy and our concentration must be on that," Deschamps told a news conference. ALSO READ: Oinam Bembem Devi, 'Durga of Indian football', becomes first woman player to receive Padma Shri "We must not think that we are already qualified because it is only Kazakhstan. We`re going into the game with all our determination and strength to win." France will also travel to Finland next Tuesday.

World Cup Qualifier: Paul Pogba leaves France training with possible thigh injury before Kazakhstan clash

Manchester United star Paul Pogba will remain on the sidelines for few more weeks as the French midfielder is yet to recover from a thigh injury, coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said.

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"Paul is still out for a few weeks, unfortunately," Solskjaer told MUTV.

Pogba sustained the injury during United's 3-3 draw with Everton on February 6, since then the player has missed five games in all competitions.

United player Daniel James will also miss Sunday's Premier League trip to Chelsea after the midfielder picked up an injury in Thursday's 0-0 draw with Real Sociedad in the second leg of their Europa League tie.

"He (James) felt a tweak. With the intensity, he works at he felt something, so we hope it's not really serious. We'll have to check on him."

However, Ole said that striker Cavani, McTominay, and van de Beek could return to the side.

"Scott, Donny and Edinson we hope that they can be available for the weekend, but I'm not sure.

The Red Devils are second on the Premier League table with 49 points, they are 10 points behind their rivals Manchester City.&nbsp;

Manchester United star Paul Pogba will remain on the sidelines for few more weeks as the French midfielder is yet to recover from a thigh injury, coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said.

Manchester United star Paul Pogba will remain on the sidelines for few more weeks as the French midfielder is yet to recover from a thigh injury, coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said. ALSO READ: Guardiola demands more as Man City cruise to brink of Champions League last eight "Paul is still out for a few weeks, unfortunately," Solskjaer told MUTV. Pogba sustained the injury during United's 3-3 draw with Everton on February 6, since then the player has missed five games in all competitions. United player Daniel James will also miss Sunday's Premier League trip to Chelsea after the midfielder picked up an injury in Thursday's 0-0 draw with Real Sociedad in the second leg of their Europa League tie. "He (James) felt a tweak. With the intensity, he works at he felt something, so we hope it's not really serious. We'll have to check on him." However, Ole said that striker Cavani, McTominay, and van de Beek could return to the side. "Scott, Donny and Edinson we hope that they can be available for the weekend, but I'm not sure. The Red Devils are second on the Premier League table with 49 points, they are 10 points behind their rivals Manchester City.

Manchester United's Pogba yet to recover from thigh injury, says Solskjaer