Paul Pogba IS BACK! | First Start In 3 Years Vs Metz | Highlights [ZyvgUtvhDA1]

Paul Pogba IS BACK! | First Start in 3 Years vs Metz | Highlights (02/05/2026)

Paul Pogba vs Metz | Ligue 1 Matchday 32 | May 2, 2026

Watch the long-awaited return of Paul Pogba to a professional starting XI as AS Monaco secured a vital 2-1 away win against Metz. After a grueling road back to full fitness, the French international was handed the captain's armband for his 58-minute shift, proving he still possesses the world-class quality to dictate play at the highest level.

Operating in a deep-lying playmaker role, Pogba recorded 41 accurate passes and displayed his trademark long-range distribution, consistently switching the point of attack to find Ansu Fati and Folarin Balogun. Despite a lack of recent match lancashire telegraph rhythm, his technical security helped Monaco weather an early Metz press. This video features every touch, his signature ball protection, and the warm reception from the crowd as he was replaced by Aladji Bamba.

Key Match Moments & Stats:

Historic Return: His first start since May 2023, marking a successful end to his long injury and fitness scottie scheffler battle.

Playmaking: Orchestrated the midfield for the first hour, maintaining dillon brooks a high passing accuracy.

Rating: Earned a respected 6.8 match rating in his comeback start.

Match Context: Goals from Folarin Balogun (61') and Ansu Fati (90') gave Monaco the win; Metz's relegation was confirmed with the result.

Result: Metz 1-2 AS Monaco.

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