Anwar Ibrahim (Cairo)
French international Paul Pogba, the Italian midfielder for Juventus, has decided not to undergo planned surgery on cartilage in his right knee, preferring to undergo “preservative treatment” starting with exercises. The gym and the swimming pool, then moving to individual exercises with the ball, then at some point joining the team’s group exercises, all of which should take 5 weeks.
A Juventus spokesperson said that Pogba will be able to participate in Qatar 2022 World Cup and will not miss more than 4 or 5 matches for the old lady from the start of the Italian league Calcio. Group stage in the Champions League.
Earlier this week, Pogba met Professor Bertrand Sonnery Cote, a specialist in knee cartilage surgeries who has previously treated many international sports stars such as Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Karim Benzema and Nabil Fekir. After the interview, Pogba decided to seek “conservative treatment”, which is “good news” for the French star.
Pogba, 29, represents a vital and vital component not only at Juventus but also in his country’s squad as they seek to add a third star to France at the World Cup, with Didier Deschamps coached in particular as one of the stars. Trusted as a leader on the field and in the dressing room.
Professor Bertrand’s words are “good news” that Pogba has regained his mind because he does not mind conservative treatment, so Pogba will not be out of the stadiums for a long time, which could deprive him of participation in the World Cup. . Pogba made his decision after consulting Professor Bertrand, the Juventus doctor and the French national team doctor.
Pogba had 3 options, the most difficult of which was the first, but he was safe for the long term with a full operation, although it cost him 3-4 months and up to 5 months of playing time. Conservative treatment is non-surgical «3 weeks in the gym and swimming pool, then two weeks of varied work on the field before joining team training, although this type of treatment is fraught with risk of re-injury.
And the newspaper “Toto Sport” reported that Pogba’s decision could have been a very dangerous and difficult race, but in any case, it should not take away from the dream of crowning another world champion at the Russia 2018 World Cup. Cup in Qatar next November.
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