IN A MIDFIELD CRISIS, IT’S TIME TO FINALLY INVEST TTUST IN YOUNG PLAYERS

September 17, 2022 index No Comments Gladiators

Three weeks ago, you could forgive a Juventus fan for being more bullish about the midfield than one had in quite some time. With Paul Pogba returning to join talented pieces like Manuel Locatelli and Weston McKennie, backed up by Denis Zakaria and three solid young prospects, things were finally looking up for a unit that had been in flux for nearly half a decade. While certainly not on the level of the MVPP midfield of a decade ago, it certainly had the potential to match what we saw when a prime Miralem Pjanic and a pre-injury Sami Khedira were manning the engine room.

For some (myself included) Pogba’s return was tempered by the fact that his injury history was reaching “Not great, Bob!” levels. That reared its ugly head early, undercutting an excellent performance in the team’s first friendly when he was diagnosed with a tear in his meniscus. Initially faced with anywhere from two to five months out, depending on which surgery he chose, he then imprudently chose Door No. 3 and decided to simply try to rehab the knee, turning his leg into a ticking time bomb in order to try to stave off surgery before the World Cup.

JUVENTUS CONFIRM SIGNING OF DI MARIA, WITH PAUL POGBA TO FOLLOW

July 25, 2022 index No Comments Gladiators

Juventus have confirmed the signing of Angel Di Maria on a free transfer following his departure from PSG. The Argentina international left the French champions following the expiry of his contract in the summer. Di Maria racked up 295 appearances for PSG during his seven years at the club. The forward also chipped in with 92 goals across all competitions. While in Paris, the 34-year-old claimed five league titles, 13 domestic cups and also reached the 2019/20 Champions League final – one which ended in defeat against Bayern Munich.

Di Maria has now signed a one-year deal at Juventus as he looks to continue playing at the highest level ahead of November’s World Cup in Qatar. The player has already made 122 appearances for the national team and scored 25 goals in the process. Last year, the forward helped the team to their first major honour in 28 years as Argentina claimed the Copa America title. Di Maria previously enjoyed a spell in the Premier League and made 27 appearances for Manchester United during the 2014/15 season.

POGBA HAS OFFERS FROM TRIO – REPORT

June 23, 2022 index No Comments Gladiators

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has reportedly received offers as he prepares to make a decision on his future. This is according to the report from Sky Sports whichsaid three big European teams have made tempting offers for the Frenchman and that the Manchester United Academy graduate will decide his future while on holiday in the United States of America (USA).

It has already been confirmed that Pogba will leave Manchester United when his contract at the Premier League club expires at the end of this month. The announcement was made by Manchester United a few days ago.Pogba is not short of suitors with big European clubs keen to sign him. As revealed by the aforementioned media portal,Pogba has offers from Italian Serie A side Juventus, French champions Paris Saint Germain (PSG) and Real Madrid.

POGBA KEEN ON PSG TRANSFER – REPORT

May 20, 2022 index No Comments Gladiators

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is keen on a free transfer to newly crowned French champions Paris Saint Germain (PSG) according to the latest reports emanating from the Spanish media. The specific report from Spanish publication MundoDeportivo said that the French World Cup winner has his sights set on a move to the Parc des Princes this summer.

Paul Pogba has been linked with several clubs this summer as his Manchester United career is on course to end this summer. The 29-year-old has a few weeks left on his Manchester United contract. He has been linked with a move to Spanish champions Real Madrid and former team Juventus. Pogba might have played his last game for Manchester United after he was forced off with a season-ending injury during the Premier League game at arch rivals Liverpool. He was substituted in the first quarter of the game which ended in a 4-0 win for the home team thanks to the goals from Mohamed Salah (2), Sadio Mane and Luis Diaz.

POGBA ABSENT AS ARSENAL BEAT UNITED

April 30, 2022 index No Comments Gladiators

Frenchman Paul Pogba was a major absentee for Manchester United during their Premier League clash with North London giants Arsenal at the weekend. Pogba was absent as Arsenal beat Manchester United 3-1 at home to strengthen their quest to qualify for Champions League football next season. Only a place in the top four will see that the Gunners meet their Champions League target.

Arsenal came into Manchester United game on the back of a thrilling six-goal clash at London rivals Chelsea with the Gunners getting four of the six goals and they made a dream start against the Red Devils. Nuno Tavares gave Arsenal the lead in the third minute after he prodded the rebound home from close range after Manchester United goalkeeper saved the shot from England international Bukayo Saka.

POGBA SET FOR UNITED EXIT

March 11, 2022 index No Comments Gladiators

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is reportedly set to leave the Premier League club after failing to reach an agreement over a new deal. This is according to the report from the stables of the Daily Mail which stated that Paul Pogba turned down a new Manchester United deal last summer and that the Frenchman wants a more lucrative deal. As things stand, Manchester United are not ready to meet his demands and this means that the player will leave the club at the end of his contract this summer. Paul Pogba has less than six months to run on his current United deal and he would be able to leave for free.

If Pogba leaves Manchester United on a free transfer in the summer, the Premier League giants would suffer significant loss on the player having paid a world-record fee for his transfer around six years ago.

WOULD POGBA STAY IN UNITED?

February 14, 2022 index No Comments Gladiators

Paul Pogba’s contract situation has been a topic of hot debate for months now. The French man is in the last six months of his contract, and Manchester United would be wondering if they could actually lose him for free. Manchester United paid £89 million for the Juve man in 2016, but things look dicey as he runs down his contract.

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According to various reports, Pogba is looking for a new contract in the range of£500,000 per week. Those at United do not believe that he’s worth that much, which is why there’s a standstill at the moment. The 28-year-old looked odds on to leave United last year, but the arrival of Ralf Rangnick may have turned the tide around for the English club.

POGBA RULED OUT TILL NEXT MONTH

January 22, 2022 index No Comments Gladiators

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will spent one more month on the sidelines as he continues his rehabilitation from the injury he suffered while on national team duty with world champions France in November.

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Paul Pogba has been out of action due to a groin injury picked up on France duty several weeks ago. He was injured when Manchester United lost 4-1 to hosts Watford in the Premier League towards the end of November and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was sacked as the Red Devils manager shortly after the game.

RANGNICK GIVES UPDATE ON POGBA

December 16, 2021 index No Comments Gladiators

Interim Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick has provided an injury update on Frenchman Paul Pogba who has missed the last eight games in all competitions due to the combination of suspension and injury.

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Paul Pogba was sent off during the second half of the Premier League annihilation suffered by Manchester United at the hands of arch rivals Liverpool in October. He was sent off for a bad challenge on Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita fifteen (15) minutes after he came on as an half-time substitute during the game. By the time he came on, Liverpool were leading 4-0 at the Theatre of Dreams and Egyptian international Mohamed Salah then scored a fifth goal at the start of the second half to complete his treble and become the first visiting player to achieve the feat in the Premier League era. The hattrick from Salah propelled Liverpool to a 5-0 away win over Pogba and Manchester United.

POGBA TO MISS MANCHESTER DERBY

November 11, 2021 index No Comments Gladiators

Manchester United will be without the services of French World Cup winner Paul Pogba for the Manchester Derby this weekend as he’s still suspended after his recent red card in the league clash with arch rivals Liverpool.

Paul Pogba is on suspension for three Premier League games after he collected a red card for the foul on Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita. The Frenchman had come on for young English attacker Mason Greenwood at the half-time interval as Liverpool produced a stunning first half display to establish a 4-0 lead thanks to a brace from the in-form Mohamed Salah plus Diogo Jota and Naby Keita strikes.