Paul Pogba assures he doesn’t “regret” leaving Juventus for Manchester United, but shrugs off Jose Mourinho animosity. “He is the Coach and I am a player.”
The Bianconeri won 1-0 at Old Trafford and a victory tomorrow would mathematically secure their qualification for the next round.
There have been many reports that Pogba regrets leaving Juve and is actively pushing for a return to Turin.
He didn’t help the situation by arriving at the airport today with a black-and-white striped suitcase.
Paul Pogba assures he doesn’t “regret” leaving Juventus for Manchester United, but shrugs off Jose Mourinho animosity. “He is the Coach and I am a player.”
The Bianconeri won 1-0 at Old Trafford and a victory tomorrow would mathematically secure their qualification for the next round.
There have been many reports that Pogba regrets leaving Juve and is actively pushing for a return to Turin.
He didn’t help the situation by arriving at the airport today with a black-and-white striped suitcase.
“Choosing to come back to United, first of all, was my choice. Juve were playing Champions League and Manchester were playing Europa. I don’t regret my choice.
“I know Manchester in the last few years haven’t been at the top, but I came back to help the team and get them back to the top.
“We have a lot goals. For me, it’s not changed, I don’t regret it at all. I’m very happy to come back to United and I’m sure we will come back to the best.
“I think it’s gone well. The first season we won three trophies. Second year we arrived second and went to the final of the FA Cup.
“Personally I think it’s been good for me, good for the team, obviously we always expect more and better from ourselves but I think we are on the way. We always can do better, I am happy with my performances and what we achieved in two years.”
The tension over the last few weeks has been palpable, resulting in a training ground row and Pogba being stripped of the vice-captaincy.
“It didn’t affect me. I’m still playing and really happy to play. The manager is the one who chooses who is going to be captain. If he takes the armband away, it doesn’t change anything for me.
“I just want to play, perform and give my best for the team, the fans and the club and that’s it. It didn’t really touch me or affect me.”
Pogba was one of several players who complained in the media that their approach was too defensive, but something seems to have changed since the comeback to beat Rafa Benitez’s Newcastle United.
“I think it came from everybody. We started to realise we are Manchester United. Before that game it was really bad and confidence was low, we didn’t give enough but after the win over Newcastle we came back. Played really well against Chelsea, we played all together and when you play together it’s always easier.
“Obviously we want to win trophies, that’s for sure. The first year we won three trophies. This season is not finished yet, so we will see at the end.”
Pogba is impressed by what his old club are doing, particularly the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo.
“I thought that having a player like Cristiano Ronaldo is always a great thing. Playing in a team with these champions is always a pleasure and I think it’s great for Juventus.”
The Italian reporters also asked Pogba about his rapport with Mourinho.
“He is the Coach and I am a player. I do what he asks me to do, because he is the boss.”