Without Mourinho Pogba is reborn: This is what changes for Juventus
- Alessandro Cosattini. Translated by Mirko Laurenti
A rebirth inside and outside the field. "The one against Bournemouth was an exceptional performance for a midfielder. Pogba has the rhythm of play, he is dangerous in the penalty area, he wins the aerial duels and physical duels. I want to see him always having fun and expressing his talent", said Solskjaer at the end of the match which Manchester United won 4-1.
The Pogba of Solskjaer is irresistible, just like the one admired with Juventus. This situation shows how important is the mind condition for the players. Shy, sullen and unrecognizable with Jose Mourinho. With Solskiaer Pogba is reborn. The Frenchman has returned the leader of the midfield and the whole team. All this from December 22nd to December 30th, from Solskjaer's debut match against Cardiff to yesterday's clash with Bournemouth.
The involuted Pogba seen with Mourinho could not be recognized. But what really changed? He now plays n a midfield with other two players, practically in the position of the offensive midfielder so it’s easier for him to score. He also has less defensive tasks. "We won with Mourinho too, but it's a different style of play. We are more offensive and we create more goal opportunities. That's how we want to play. We want to attack and the coach wants the same", Pogba explained yesterday.
What changes for Juventus/ With Jose Mourinho in the saddle, it would have been less difficult to get Pogba. The rift between the two was well known and the main reason why the Frenchman wanted to escape a few months ago. The chances of getting Pogba in January would have been almost zero because United has always considered him not for sale at least until the end of the season.
The Juventus sporting director was studying a move for some time, relying on the support of Mino Raiola. The Bianconeri continue to hope, continue to work for Pogba's return. But even this time, Mourinho is likely to have done - without wanting to - a hindrance to Juventus. With Solskjaer on the Red Devils bench, negotiations are difficult.