Paul Pogba has been implored to 'hurry up and play' by a former Manchester United teammate as his Monaco debut edges closer.

The 2018 World Cup-winning midfielder returned to football after a two-year absence by signing for the Ligue 1 side in the summer.

However, his lengthy absence from action meant it has taken the 32-year-old over three months to build up his fitness.

Former Monaco manager Adi Hutter claimed there was hope Pogba would be involved in the squad for the 2-2 derby draw with Nice .

That failed to come to fruition, with the club's game against Angers on Saturday instead likely to be his comeback game.

His former Man United teammate, Jesse Lingard , is among the fans itching to see Pogba return to the pitch.

The ex-England international, who is currently pl

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