Juventus fans are fearful, saddened and left cursing their misfortune with the news of Paul Pogba‘s injury, with the French star picking up a serious-looking knock just a few days into the club’s pre-season tour in the US.
And the lesion of the lateral meniscus in his right knee could see him face surgery which would rule him out until 2023 and see him miss this winter’s World Cup, which would obviously be a huge blow not only for the player but also his new club.
Supporters now have great apprehension about how their big summer move for Pogba will work out, despite huge initial hype and excitement about the midfielder’s return to the club on a free transfer after his Manchester United contract expired.
Juventus fans are fearful, saddened and left cursing their misfortune with the news of the serious injury to new signing Paul Pogba (above) which could keep him out until the new year
Juve fans fear the French midfielder will be the heir to injury-prone Aaron Ramsey (pictured)
A serious injury so soon into his second Juve career could indicate United willingly shepherded Pogba to the exit door knowing full well his physical frailty – he is 29 but seems to have the aches and pains of a 39-year-old, with Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport indicating he has experienced knee discomfort since the start of this year.
Did Juventus adequately assess the risk of signing Pogba before offering him a bumper four-year contract which will see him pass the age of 33 at the club?
The feeling is Juventus have gone all in on him and already lost the bet. With the World Cup in Qatar later this year, It will take a lot of patience and caution to avoid jeopardising the entire season as a write-off.
The Bianconeri do not regret signing Pogba but now have to make big decisions which will affect the whole campaign, damaging manager Massimiliano Allegri’s plans.
Young midfielders Nicolo Fagioli, 21, and Nicolo Rovella, 20, have quickly jumped up in the midfield hierarchy and one could be starting in the team come the beginning of the Serie A season in mid-August.
Young midfielder Nicolo Rovella (left) could be starting come the start of the season in August
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