The head coach of the French national team, Didier Deschamps, commented on the situation with the injury of Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba. Returning to the "old lady" from Manchester United on a free agent this summer, the midfielder suffered a meniscus injury that could see his calendar year come to an early end.
"We are talking about key players in the team who are experienced leaders. It is important for them to be in the national team, but no one can guarantee it. That is why we need to bring young people to the core of the team.
Of course I am in touch with Paul. At the moment, his participation in the World Cup is not in doubt," Le Parisien quoted Deschamps as saying.