The Monaco matchwas supposed to mark Pogba’s comeback, but he has featured very little this season. He worked hard over the summer to get back to full fitness, but only managed to make his debut on 22 November against Rennes. He played five minutes in that game, followed by four against PSG and 21 against Brest, before being sidelined with a calf injury.
He was sidelined for a long time again, returning to training only last week, but without featuring in the 2-1 win over Lyon. The break will, in this sense, serve to give him playing time and help him regain his fitness. The goal, after just 30 minutes played this season, can boost his confidence and be an important indicator for the final two months of the year.