2023-06-17 09:58:33
Supposed to revive at Juventus after a contrasting adventure at Manchester United, Paul Pogba had a nightmarish season. Author of only ten appearances in all competitions, the midfielder was injured for a large part of the season. In an interview with Views, the Frenchman explains that his extra-sporting worries had a negative impact on his body.
Among the best players in the world in his position when he is in full possession of his means, Paul Pogba thought he would revive himself by returning to Juventus, but ultimately had a nightmarish season. Between extra-sports affairs involving his brother Florentin and long-term injuries, the Frenchman has had very complicated last months.
“My body was tense”
In addition to having watched helplessly as his club was eliminated from the group stage in the Champions League, Pogba was unable to take part in the 2022 World Cup with the France team. Asked by Views during this delicate period, the 2018 world champion explains that his non-football setbacks had a negative impact on his body: “When you are not well in your head, the body follows (…) All these injuries that have happened, I think the basis of it all was my head.”
This desire to “silence everyone a little” also did not help to relax the player: “He (his body) really reacted to all these problems outside of football, on football, thoughts, I I was stressed, my body was tense. And I wanted so badly to come back quickly, play and show people.”
“The biggest test of my life”
While he thought he was free of his injuries after the Europa League semi-final against Sevilla FC where he gave an assist, Pogba was once again sidelined due to a left thigh injury. A physical glitch definitively ending his season.
More often present in the infirmary than on the pitch, the Frenchman believes that this season has been “the biggest test of [sa] life”: “Change club. Back here (to Juventus). The wounds. The extra-sporting problems (…) After having passed all that, it will be my greatest victory.”
Eager to “give people pleasure”, Pogba will certainly be keen to put aside his worries and injuries to finally achieve a full season with Juventus. And also why not, convince Didier Deschamps that he has his place in the group of Blues who are currently playing in the Euro 2024 qualifiers.
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