Paul Pogba sees Juventus’ limits as ‘all a matter of mindset’ and says if they can exploit Borussia Dortmund’s weaknesses, ‘something special can happen’.
The French midfielder has looked ahead at the coming year, which includes a Champions League Last 16 meeting with the Bundesliga outfit.
“I always want to win, even when I play ping pong,” said Pogba to the Corriere della Sera. “We can think big, it's all a matter of mindset.
Paul Pogba sees Juventus’ limits as ‘all a matter of mindset’ and says if they can exploit Borussia Dortmund’s weaknesses, ‘something special can happen’.
The French midfielder has looked ahead at the coming year, which includes a Champions League Last 16 meeting with the Bundesliga outfit.
“I always want to win, even when I play ping pong,” said Pogba to the Corriere della Sera. “We can think big, it's all a matter of mindset.
“If we have a touch of luck, if we can exploit the weaknesses of others, something special can really happen.
“[Champions League Last 16 opponents] Borussia [Dortmund] emerge from three extraordinary seasons and we haven't won the match before playing it. But we can progress to the next stage.”
Pogba was linked with the likes of former club Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid, but has committed to a new contract in Turin.
“Hearing the tifosi chant ‘Pogba cannot be sold’ makes me proud.
“I didn't renew [at Manchester United] and I said no to [Coach Alex] Ferguson. No young player had ever done that, I passed for a revolutionary.
“[Max] Allegri and [Antonio] Conte have two different philosophies, I couldn't say if one shouts more than the other.”
The French midfielder also had the opportunity to speak about the pressing issue of racism in football.
“Racism is everywhere unfortunately, but it doesn't touch me. Those who shout abuse at me are just ignorant. Anyway this is the colour of my skin and I can't change it.”
Finally, the Bianconero closed with a comment on the World Cup.
“I dreamt about playing in it. It was an extraordinary experience. You don't go to a World Cup just to take part, but to go all the way.”