Pogba left out of France squad after testing positive for Covid-19

LONDON – Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been left out of the France squad for their upcoming UEFA Nations League matches after testing positive for Covid-19, manager Didier Deschamps said on Thursday.

Deschamps said:"I've completed at the very last minute a change in the list, because Paul Pogba, who was previously on the list, unfortunately for him he carried out a test yesterday which was returned as positive this morning.Pogba's teammate in the French side, midfielder Tanguy Ndombele has also tested positive for Covid-19. Media reports are the player will spend 14 days self-isolating.Read the latest update on Pogba and Martial's involvement with France.

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