Paul Pogba’s Comeback Stirs Emotions as Liverpool Faces Heavy Defeat in England

Pogba Returns, Press Emotionally Charged

After 811 days, Paul Pogba is back on the pitch. His return to Roazhon Park in Rennes sent a beautiful thrill through the crowd, but it also cast a shadow over coach Sébastien Pocognoli, who is facing a tough spell. According to Le Parisien, it was “10 minutes of happiness.” By the time Pogba entered the field, Rennes was already leading 4-0, and the game had long been decided. The crowd cheered for him as if he was one of their own. Coincidentally, AS Monaco, despite being down to 10 players, scored their only goal of the match while Pogba was on the field. The atmosphere was uplifting, although he clearly needs to regain his rhythm, which is a positive sign. Pogba also expressed his emotions during his comeback.

Liverpool Suffers Heavy Defeat

Yesterday, Liverpool faced a heavy 3-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest at Anfield. “Red Faces” stated the Mirror. Virgil van Dijk acknowledged that Liverpool’s current form is a serious “problem” following the heavy loss at home. This defeat marks the sixth in their last seven league matches, all but ending their title defense in the Premier League. The captain mentioned that the situation is quite difficult and cannot be fixed just by talking; it requires hard collective work. He emphasized that every team member needs to take responsibility, highlighting that football is a team effort. Alexander Isak, signed for €150 million this summer, seems overwhelmed and is receiving criticism for his lack of pressing and fitness, according to coach Arne Slot. Despite significant summer investments, results are far below expectations.

Robert Lewandowski Shines

Barcelona celebrated their return to Camp Nou with a resounding 4-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao. Robert Lewandowski scored yet again, with Spanish media declaring, “Lewandowski makes history.” The Polish striker is closing in on the top 10 all-time scorers for the club, and his first official goal upon the return to Spotify Camp Nou, scored in the fourth minute, echoed the very first goal by Eulogio Martínez when the stadium opened in 1957. Despite missing four matches this season due to injury, Lewandowski has scored 8 goals in La Liga and remains a key player for Barcelona at 37 years old. He is now fully focused on the upcoming Champions League match at Stamford Bridge against Chelsea, where Barcelona aims to secure their spot in the knockout stage.