Paul Pogba's Expected Return Date as Frenchman Makes Final Decision on Knee Surgery

• Pogba has reportedly opted against having surgery on his knee
• The Frenchman is determined to play in the World Cup set to kick off in November
• A knee surgery would have kept him out for at least five months, effectively ruling him out of the spectacle

Paul Pogba has reportedly opted against undergoing surgery on his knee as he retains hope to feature for France in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Having only recently signed for Juventus from Manchester United, the midfielder was dealt a blow after sustaining an injury to his knee in training as Juventus were on tour in America.

Daily Mail reports that Pogba visited a specialist in Lyon on Tuesday, August 2, and he was advised not to undergo surgery.

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Instead, the Frenchman will undergo five weeks of conservative treatment in a bid to resolve his meniscus problem.

What is for certain is Pogba will miss the start of the Serie A season with Juventus, as the treatment is likely to keep him out for five weeks.

The earliest he can be expected back in training is within the first 10 days of September.

Treatment will entail the gym in the first three weeks, then he will see out his recovery on the pitch for two weeks in light sessions.

Pogba is expected to return before the first international break of the new season, meaning he might be available for Juventus before the Champions League group stage kicks off.

Dean Henderson slams ‘criminal’ Manchester United

Elsewhere, Dean Henderson has launched a scathing attack on Manchester United for failing to fulfil their promise of making him the number one goalkeeper at the club.

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Henderson slammed Man United for not redeeming their pledge of installing him as the first-choice goalkeeper at the club, playing second-fiddle to David De Gea last term.

The 25-year-old goalkeeper made a paltry three appearances for United in the 2021-22 season and following his season-long loan move to Forrest, Henderson did not mince words in expressing his frustrations.