Right Thigh Injury, Paul Pogba Withdraws From The French National Team

JAKARTA - Paul Pogba was absent from the French national team in the World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan and Finland. The Manchester United midfielder suffered a right thigh injury.

Pogba was seen leaving Monday's training session with team doctor Franck Le Gall.

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"Paul Pogba has been forced to withdraw from France's next two matches at the Parc des Princes against Kazakhstan and against Finland in Helsinki," read a statement from the French football federation.

Pogba's position was replaced by AS Roma midfielder Jordan Veretout.

Pogba has missed United's last two Premier League games through suspension after being sent off in a 5-0 loss to Liverpool.

The midfielder missed the Red Devils' 3-0 win at Tottenham Hotspur and the 2-0 loss to Manchester City.

Meanwhile, France are currently top of the 2022 World Cup qualifying Group D with 12 points from six matches.

A win against Kazakhstan will secure their place in the Qatar World Cup finals.