Paul Pogba in line to face Premier League clubs after Monaco decision

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Paul Pogba has been selected in the Monaco squad for this season’s Champions League.The former Manchester United midfielder returned to football after a two-year absence by signing for the Ligue 1 side in the summer.Monaco have welcomed Pogba back to football’s elite club competitionGettyPogba was confirmed to have failed a drugs test in October 2023 as the Frenchman tested positive for raised levels of testosterone.He was initially given a four-year ban but after a successful appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, this was reduced to 18 months.Pogba was at Juventus at the time and later had his contract in Italy terminated, therefore making him a free agent.The 32-year-old joined a Monaco side that earned Champions League qualification by finishing third in Ligue 1 last season.All 36 sides competing in the 2025/26 tournament have submitted their squads, and Pogba will be available for Monaco boss Adi Hutter.Should he play in the tournament, which would be for the first time since 2022, the midfielder could be set for three interesting reunions.Who could Pogba face in the Champions League?Monaco open their league phase campaign away to Club Brugge before hosting Manchester City at their Stade Louis II stadium.Pogba has played City nine times throughout his career at United and Juventus, with wins coming on four of those occasions.Next to travel to Monaco will be Tottenham, another side that he has faced across nine different matches.All of his appearances against Spurs came with United and he was on the winning side five times.Pogba netted two goals against City for their rivals UnitedGettyThe midfielder has had a lot of success when up against SpursGettyPogba’s former club Juventus could provide a tough test for MonacoGettyBodo/Glimt, Pafos FC, Galatasaray and Real Madrid make up their next opponents before matchday eight of the league phase.And it’s Pogba’s former club Juventus who will provide the final test.The World Cup winner featured against the Italian giants for United in the 2018/19 Champions League groups.Monaco Champions League fixutres and datesClub Brugge vs Monaco – September 18Monaco vs Manchester City – October 1Monaco vs Tottenham – October 22Bodo/Glimt vs Monaco – November 4Pafos FC vs Monaco – November 26Monaco vs Galatasaray – December 9Real Madrid vs Monaco – January 20Monaco vs Juventus. – January 28Juventus won the first match at Old Trafford, whilst United were the victorious side in the second in Turin.Given he hasn’t played competitive football since September 3, 2023, it’s no surprise that Pogba is yet to have featured for Monaco.However, his club debut could come in the Champions League, which begins begins for them on September 18.Pogba has played in the Champions League across eight different seasons