Paul Pogba says he can cover Arturo Vidal's former role at Juventus: 'I must show how I've developed'.
The sale of Vidal to Bayern Munich, coupled with the departure of Andrea Pirlo to New York City FC, left Juventus shorn of two great midfielders.
“We lost some important players,” the Frenchman admitted to La Gazzetta dello Sport. “But others have arrived who have great experience.
“Besides, we are Juventus and we must always do well.”
Paul Pogba says he can cover Arturo Vidal's former role at Juventus: 'I must show how I've developed'.
The sale of Vidal to Bayern Munich, coupled with the departure of Andrea Pirlo to New York City FC, left Juventus shorn of two great midfielders.
“We lost some important players,” the Frenchman admitted to La Gazzetta dello Sport. “But others have arrived who have great experience.
“Besides, we are Juventus and we must always do well.”
Pogba was asked whether he fancied himself a trequartista, an offensive playmaker like Arturo Vidal was.
“I'm available to do what the Coach asks me, for the good of the team.
“I find myself at ease even when playing behind the two strikers, but we'll see what happens over the season.
“Can I score as much as Vidal? Why not? I can do that. I hope so for everyone, for myself and for Juventus.
“I learnt a lot from Vidal and from Pirlo, they are great players.
“Now I must put into practice what they taught me and show how I've developed.
“[Carlos] Tevez also left, but we found other pivotal players.
“The team was not revolutionized and we had [Sami] Khedira and [Mario] Mandzukic coming in, who are fundamental.
“When you change there are always some differences, but we are Juventus and we have a duty to do well.