Paul Pogba Tests Positive for COVID-19, Out of France UEFA Nations League Squad, Says Coach Didier Deschamps

France midfielder Paul Pogba has tested positive for COVID-19 and been left out of the national team squad, coach Didier Deschamps said Thursday. “I had to make a change at the last minute because Paul Pogba was supposed to be in the squad," Deschamps said.

Paul Pogba (Photo Credits: Getty Images)

Paris, August 27: France midfielder Paul Pogba has tested positive for COVID-19 and been left out of the national team squad, coach Didier Deschamps said Thursday. “I had to make a change at the last minute because Paul Pogba was supposed to be in the squad," Deschamps said. Also Read | Paul Pogba Tests Positive For COVID-19, Eduardo Camavinga Replaces Manchester United Player in France Squad For UEFA Nations League 2020.

“Unfortunately for him, he had a test yesterday which was positive this morning.” Also Read | Bryan Brothers Announce Retirement, Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan Hang Up Racquets Ahead of US Open 2020.

The Manchester United midfielder's place in the squad will be taken by 17-year-old Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga ahead of upcoming Nations League qualifiers against Sweden and Croatia.

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