Juventus midfielder revealed himself as an enormous fan of his teammate Paul Pogba after copying his objective celebration in opposition to Udinese.
The 23-year-old produced what was arguably his finest efficiency up to now in a Juventus jersey within the 2-0 victory over Udinese.
Whereas the opener was recorded as an personal objective from the Zebrette goalkeeper Maduka Okeye, it definitely had Thuram’s signature throughout it. The Frenchman dribbled previous Christian Kabesele earlier than sending his shot in direction of the underside nook. Though he was denied by the publish, the ball bounced off the custodian’s again and crept previous the road.
The previous OGC Good man then marked his particular second by mimicking Pogba’s objective celebration. The midfielder reveals that the 2018 World Cup winner occurs to be his favourite participant.
“We confirmed that we’re a terrific workforce. You possibly can see it in our first-half show,” mentioned Thuram in his post-match interview with DAZN by way of IlBianconero.
“Oh, was it an personal objective? It doesn’t matter, the necessary factor is that we received.
“Sure, I celebrated like Pogba, my favourite participant. I play at Juventus similar to him, so I devoted this objective to Paul.
“I’m blissful to be right here with nice gamers. I’m studying one thing new on daily basis.”
Sadly for Thuram, he has but to share the pitch together with his idol because the latter stays suspended after failing an anti-doping ban in the course of the membership’s earlier go to to Udine (in August 2023).
And whereas the 31-year-old might be eligible to play once more by March 2025, he’s extra more likely to make his return at one other membership, as Juventus appear decided to search out an settlement with the participant’s entourage over a contract termination.
Juventus Soccer Director Cristiano Giuntoli has even confirmed the notion, insisting that the membership is planning to construct on the gamers who’re at present at Thiago Motta’s disposal, thus slamming the door on a doable Pogba return.
