Deschamps drops Pogba from France squad after positive COVID-19 test

JUST IN: Pogba, Ndombele contract coronavirus

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba and Tottenham Hotspur player, Tanguy Ndombele have tested positive for coronavirus.

French newspaper L’Equipe reported today that Pogba tested positive on Wednesday, a big blow also to his Manchester team.

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Pogba had hoped to stage a big comeback to Didier Deschamps squad, after a year’s absence.

His position has now been taken by by the 17 year-old Rennes player Eduardo Camavinga.

Tanguy Ndombele will also not be called up for the national side too.

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The France’s squad is scheduled to meet Sweden on 5 September and Croatia on 8 September in the Nations League.

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