Buffon: Juventus deserve more points in the Champions League, Pogba renewal important

Date: 23rd October 2014 at 6:54pm
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Juventus captain Gianluigi Buffon believes that the Old Lady have been deserving of more points in their three Champions League group stage matches thus far and admits that the renewal of Paul Pogba would send an important signal to the world.

The Bianconeri have managed to earn just three points in their first three matches of the tournament’s group stage, with a win against Malmo and successive losses to Atletico Madrid and Olympiacos, and the 36-year-old feels his team should have been able to secure at least five points based on their performances up until now.

Buffon spoke to Sky Sport Italia on Thursday following Wednesday’s defeat to Olympiacos about Juve’s inconsistent run in the Champions League this season, while also commenting on the future of rising star Pogba, who’s expected to sign a contract extension with the Turin giants in the coming weeks.

“Differences between playing in Italy and the Champions League? Surely there are environmental factors, along with more of a thickness in technical abilities and more individual players who possess important qualities,” said the veteran goalkeeper.

“This is awe-inspiring and may create some uncertainties. But in the end, the truth lies in the fact that there is regret and anger for only collecting three points in three games, although I think Juventus should be credited with more.

“Between Malmo, Atletico Madrid and Olympiacos, Juve deserve to have at least five points right now.

“Pogba’s renewal? The renewal of Pogba would be great news for us, for both Juventus and Paul. He wants to embody Juventus all over the world and become the main player people associate with this glorious club.

“His renewal would be a very important signal both inside and outside of the club.”

 

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