Pogba tests positive for coronavirus

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Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been left out of the France squad after testing positive for coronavirus, Didier Deschamps has confirmed.

The 27-year-old had been named in the world champions' squad for upcoming fixtures against Croatia and Sweden but has now been forced out of consideration for selection.

Pogba has been replaced in Deschamps' squad by Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, while international team mate Tanguy Ndombele of Tottenham Hotspur also misses out after testing positive for Covid-19.

 

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