Soccer-Pogba left out of France squad after testing positive for COVID-19

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has been left out of the France squad for their upcoming UEFA Nations League matches after testing positive for COVID-19, manager Didier Deschamps said on Thursday.

Deschamps said Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga was called up as a late replacement for Pogba.

France play Sweden on Sept. 5 and host Croatia three days later.