Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri has admitted he’s not sure when Paul Pogba will return from damage.
Pogba is but to make his first look for the membership after returning to Turin on a free switch previous to the beginning of the marketing campaign, struggling a knee damage in pre-season that additionally noticed him unavailable for France’s World Cup exploits.
The previous Manchester United midfielder was initially anticipated to return for the tie in opposition to Serie A leaders Napoli on January 13, however that comeback is now reported to have been delayed.
Allegri, talking after the 2-0 victory over Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on Saturday, didn’t set a timeframe for Pogba’s return and made it clear he’s eager to keep away from additional questions on his restoration.
“Paul nonetheless hasn’t been constant in coaching, so I can’t say when he’ll be again,” he informed Sky Sport Italia.
“That is the reality and it’s vital to say that, in any other case day by day we’ll get these questions on how Pogba’s restoration goes. He hasn’t but began operating in coaching.”
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Pogba will not be the one damage concern for Juventus forward of the resumption of the season, although Allegri expects the core of his squad to be prepared for the conflict in opposition to Cremonese on January 4.
“[Federico] Chiesa had a muscular concern, however that’s regular when stepping up the depth after such a protracted damage lay-off and we most popular to not threat him. He’ll be prepared for December 27,” he added.
“[Leonardo] Bonucci received’t be out for lengthy, Juan Cuadrado will solely be accessible after the Cremonese sport and Mattia De Sciglio needs to be again from December 27 onwards.
“That can be when Danilo and Alex Sandro arrive, whereas [Adrien] Rabiot and the Argentineans can have a couple of extra days to relaxation, as they’re within the World Cup remaining tomorrow.”