If you’re still struggling to get to grips with the concept, even after Paul’s analysis, maybe you could adopt the nickname some Juventus fans gave to our no.6 during his time in Italy: ‘Il Polpo.’
As connoisseurs of Italian cuisine might know, that translates as ‘the Octopus’. But Pogba wasn’t given that tag for his love of seafood; it was applied simply because of his long legs and dexterity when reaching out to bring the ball under control.
In 2017, team-mate Jesse Lingard admitted: “ He’s a midfield maestro, isn’t he? He’s an octopus! You just can’t get the ball off him. It’s like he grows an extra leg!”
So, La Pioche or Il Polpo: the choice is yours!
