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Paul Pogba set to miss Irish clash with injury

Paul Pogba will miss the start of France's Euro 2024 qualifying campaign – likely including their trip to Dublin to face the Republic of Ireland - after being ruled out for several weeks with a muscle tear.

Juventus have confirmed that the 29-year-old midfielder, who has made only two appearances for the Serie A club this season, has suffered an adductor injury and reports have suggested he will be sidelined for around three weeks.

The World Cup runners-up are due to kick-off their Group B fixtures against the Netherlands at the Stade de France on Friday, 24 March, before heading to Dublin to the Aviva Stadium three days later.

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A statement on Juve’s official website said: "This morning (Monday), Leonardo Bonucci and Paul Pogba underwent instrumental tests at J|Medical.

"Bonucci suffered a blunt trauma to his left leg and his conditions will be monitored daily, meanwhile Paul Pogba suffered a low-grade tear to his right thigh adductor.

"He has already started with the rehabilitation process aimed at resuming competitive activity."

"He has already started with the rehabilitation process aimed at resuming competitive activity."

Pogba, who left Manchester United in July last year to rejoin Juve, suffered a knee injury during pre-season and eventually had to undergo surgery to address the problem, sitting out the his country’s World Cup defence in Qatar as a result.

He made his first appearance of the season as a second-half substitute in a 4-2 league victory over Torino on 28 February

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