Paul Pogba is still sidelined despite officially joining AS Monaco, as the 32-year-old midfielder continues his recovery from injury following an 18-month suspension due to a positive doping test.

The French international signed with Monaco this summer in a high-profile comeback move, but his debut in Ligue 1 has been delayed by fitness concerns. Pogba only resumed light ball work last week, marking his first steps back onto the pitch since undergoing treatment.

He is expected to miss Monaco's Ligue 1 opener against Le Havre on August 17, and sources inside the club believe his full return to competitive action is unlikely before October.

Pogba's long road back to football continues, and AS Monaco are reportedly being extremely cautious with his rehabilitation to avoid any further setbacks. The club remains hopeful that the former Juventus and Manchester United star will be available later in the autumn as he works toward full match fitness.