Patrice Evra says Paul Pogba has 'too much quality' for his own good and explains Juventus' strategy against Bayern Munich.
The Bianconeri are first in the league, but they have a tough game ahead as they face the German giants on Wednesday evening.
“Juventus' weapon against Bayern will be the team,” Evra told La Gazzetta dello Sport. “That's what Allegri always says, and that's Juve's strength.
Patrice Evra says Paul Pogba has 'too much quality' for his own good and explains Juventus' strategy against Bayern Munich.
The Bianconeri are first in the league, but they have a tough game ahead as they face the German giants on Wednesday evening.
“Juventus' weapon against Bayern will be the team,” Evra told La Gazzetta dello Sport. “That's what Allegri always says, and that's Juve's strength.
“We can always draw new resources out. Take [Mario] Lemina, for instance. He'd gone a long time without playing, then in Bergamo he was subbed on in the second half and he scored.
“I'm really happy for him, because his injury had interrupted a strong start. He's very talented. Other people see him only in matches, but we can see that every day in training.
“When you're young and you don't play very much it's easy to give up, but I pushed him not to do that. I always told him that sooner or later he'd be decisive.
“He can make the difference, the way that the whole team does. When you're at Juventus you immediately understand that every game has to be played as though it were a final.
“Playing well, so-so or poorly doesn't matter very much. We have to win.
“This spirit doesn't surprise me, any more than I'm surprised when I see [Mario] Mandzukic playing as a central defender or a full-back.
“Our string of victories gives us fuel for the European games. I laugh when people say that our victories are 'a response' to Napoli.
“I don't think about Napoli at all, I don't even watch their results. All I think of is Juventus. Every victory is an incentive for the following game.”
Finally, Evra was asked about his fellow Frenchman Paul Pogba.
“Pogba's problem is that he has too much quality. When he makes mistakes he gets frustrated, because everyone thinks that a player like that can't make certain errors.
“I always repeat to him that he has to stay calm, work hard and listen to Allegri. He must play like he knows. Sure, losing the ball is annoying, but it happens because he's someone who always goes for it and does not hold himself back.
“Against Bayern, for instance, he always asked for the ball in the most difficult moments. We need people like that, but when they make a mistake that's all everyone talks about.
“Let him work in peace, because Paul wants to run, score and make assists for us. I'm perfectly content with that.”