Paul Pogba Returns to Juventus for First Time Since Injury in Victorious Turin Derby
Paul Pogba has made his much-anticipated appearance for the first time in this season for Juventus on the Turin derby that they won 4-2 against Torino.
Paul Pogba back first time since injury
Pogba stepped foot on the pitch officially for the first time ever since he returned to play for the Serie A club last summer. Pogba was substituted in at the 68th minute against their opponents Torino.
It was only three minutes after Paul Pogba stepped on the pitch with only 22 minutes left of till the final whistle while replacing Enzo Barrenechea, Bremer scored a stunning header from a set piece and gave Juventus their first lead during the match.
The French international had his last appearance in a competitive match previously for Manchester United in the Premier League back in April against Liverpool. He had acquired an injury during the match and went off early in the first half which ended in a 4-0 loss.
Juventus 4-2 Torino; Pogba makes comeback
Pogba also did not return to play in the previous season. Despite rejoining Juventus earlier in the summer, but he ended up injuring his right knee in July.
However, the fans worldwide were enthralled to see the French icon return to Juventus, showing immense enthusiasm because of his glorious first stint at the club back in 2012–2016, which was victory-studded with four league titles.
After resisting for a long time from a surgery, as he hoped to be fit before the 2022 Qatar World Cup to make the France national team, he finally gave in and changed his mind.
The Ligue 1 fallen giants, Juventus current stand at the seventh position in the league table after being penalised for 15 points. They are 10 points behind the fourth position holders, Lazio who are currently occupying the last spot for the UEFA Champions League.
