Paul Pogba very close to resuming competition with Juve. MASSIMO PINCA / PANORAMIC
The 29-year-old world champion could make his big debut in 2022-23 on Tuesday against Torino.
Paul Pogba, the return? Absent from the field since… last April, when he was still wearing the Manchester United jersey, the 29-year-old tricolor international (91 caps, 11 goals) could make his debut with Juventus in the derby against Torino, Tuesday (8:45 p.m.), during the 24th day of the Italian championship. “Pogba will be called up for the derby and will play if necessary“said Max Allegri at a press conference. And to add:He doesn’t have much game time in his legs, but more than enough. I spoke to him, as I did with the other players. You have to understand that we are at an important stage of the season, he has to want to make his contribution at the end of the season.“A priori, the native of Lagny-sur-Marne does not lack desire. “From there to say that he can be a starter after 315 days on the sidelines, that’s another thing… A little patience is needed“, he continues, cautious.
Injured in the knee, Pogba has not yet played with Juventus Turin since his return to Piedmont last summer, declaring forfeit for the World Cup with the Blues. He played 178 matches for the Old Lady during his first spell at the club, between 2012 and 2016 (34 goals), before returning to MU.
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