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Deschamps assures Juventus midfielder Pogba: France will wait for you

France coach Didier Deschamps retains hope of Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba being fit for the World Cup.

Pogba is now on the training pitch after undergoing knee surgery earlier this month.

Asked about the player's chances of making Qatar 2022, Deschamps said: "We are waiting for him quietly.

"We have to give him time to come back, but we all know the player he is.

"Let's hope he comes back in shape, that way he will help both Juve and the France team."

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