Juventus have confirmed their decision on star midfielder Paul Pogba after he picked up a new injury while practicing free-kicks at training.
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The Frenchman returned to action for the Bianconeri late in February after a seven-month wait on the sidelines following his free-agent return to the club at the start of the season.
After just two appearances, however, the 30-year-old suffered yet another setback as he tweaked a muscle while shooting at goal on the training ground.
Rumours suggested Massimiliano Allegri's annoyance with the 2018 FIFA World Cup has intensified since his newest injury, and that the club could act by terminating his contract.
To add to his fitness issues in Italy, off-field matters have contributed to the Italian giants' frustration in their bid to get Pogba back to the player he was some years ago.
The midfielder reportedly refused to undergo surgery on his knee last year when requested by Juventus, only for his recovery period to be extended after it became certain he could not go to the World Cup in Qatar with France.
Pogba's rhythm upon returning to the squad was then scuppered by his bad timekeeping, for which Allegri punished him ahead of the first leg of their round of 16 UEFA Europa League tie against Freiburg.
Despite all of the above, though, Juventus will continue to be patient as they wait for the ex-Manchester United man to get back to full fitness.
"We are not going to get rid of Paul Pogba, all these stories are absolutely fake," said Francesco Calvo in response to rumours the club could be open to letting the player leave.
"Juventus is a family, we see Paul doing his best to return as soon as possible — we really trust Pogba, that's why we signed a four year deal."
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