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Team Previews: Juventus midfielders need to show growth this year

By Nick Belotto

CARSON, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Daniele Rugani #24 of Juventus celebrates his goal with teammates, to tie the game 2-2 with AC Milan, during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Juventus and AC Milan at Dignity Health Sports Park on July 27, 2023 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
CARSON, CALIFORNIA - JULY 27: Daniele Rugani #24 of Juventus celebrates his goal with teammates, to tie the game 2-2 with AC Milan, during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Juventus and AC Milan at Dignity Health Sports Park on July 27, 2023 in Carson, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /
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ROME, ITALY – MARCH 05: Paul Pogba of Juventus FC warming up during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico on March 05, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Danilo Di Giovanni/Getty Images)
ROME, ITALY – MARCH 05: Paul Pogba of Juventus FC warming up during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Juventus at Stadio Olimpico on March 05, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Danilo Di Giovanni/Getty Images) /

This is a name that Juventus fans know well.

Signed last year in a major return to Turin, Pogba was supposed to be the anchor for a Juventus midfield that could compete for the Champions League title and the Serie A crown. Unfortunately for both sides, none of those things materialized. Instead, Pogba ended up injured at the start of the season and only made a few appearances throughout the year.

Every world football fan knows that Pogba has the talent to play the game well. He was a key component of the French World Cup-winning squad in 2018. He has also shown that he can play at a high level no matter what league he is playing in. If he can stay healthy, he should be an every-match type of player.

Given that Juventus will not be participating in European competition, this is a great season for Pogba to get back into the swing of things health-wise. There is no doubt that when he is on the pitch he can positively impact a game. He just needs to do whatever is possible to actually see the field this season. Otherwise, Juventus will need to cut their losses and move on from him to bring in a player that actually…well…plays.

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