“On a technical level, no one equals Paul Pogba”. These words are those of Massimiliano Allegri a few moments after the draw between Juventus and Sevilla (1-1) in the first leg of the Europa League. Entering the game in the 70th minute, instead of Angel Di Maria, this Thursday, the midfielder of the Old Lady (30 years old, 3 appearances in the European Cup this season) has also distinguished against the Blanquirrojos by offering a decisive pass to Federico Gatti in the dying seconds (90 + 7th).
With a nice header, the French international (91 caps, 11 goals) thus allowed his team to keep all their chances of qualifying for the C3 final. Personal satisfaction and a contribution underlined by his trainer at the microphone of Sky Italia : “Paul Pogba is improving day by day. He gave us a big hand tonight. When the games go like this, when you play in the opposing half of the field, he is an exceptional player. If he had an optimal condition, he would play from the start.. Encouraging words for those who have lived through the last chaotic months.
Paul Pogba finally on top?
Back at Juventus last July, the one who sees his contract run until June 2026 goes on, indeed, the galleys. From extra-sporting controversies linked to his brother to repeated injuries, the native of Lagny-sur-Marne is only a shadow of himself, very far from the level which was his during the coronation of the France team. in Russia. Missing for a year and injured at Manchester United, operated on a knee last September, Pogba seems to be gradually regaining his luster. With a few minutes of play granted since his relapse in mid-March, the 2018 world champion is applying today for a starting spot.
After a few appearances in Serie A (Sassuolo, Lecce, Atalanta), “La Pioche” is gaining momentum and his body seems (finally) to leave him alone. Absent from the eleven since April 19, 2022, the Turinese remains a world-class player and the idea of seeing him start on Sunday against Cremonese cannot be ruled out. Positive signals confirming, as such, the words of a certain Claude Makelele, aware of the potential of his compatriot despite this difficult pass. “He was not well physically and in his head he was distracted by a lot of non-footballing things”assured the former Chelsea and Real Madrid midfielder at the Laureus World Sports Awards before developing his remarks.
“In certain conditions, it is difficult to give 100% for a player. Quality can’t come out if it doesn’t fit in the head. I hope he can live a thoughtless season, a focused year… like a real Pogba as has happened in the past. If you are not calm off the pitch, it is difficult to enjoy it. Paul needs a great season to recover. He was and remains an extraordinary, impressive footballer, but to give the best of himself, he must be on top, feel good with his teammates and not have negative thoughts off the pitch.. One thing is certain, the performance offered by Paul Pogba last night remains more encouraging than ever and his return to the fore remains possible.
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