Published 11:52 IST, March 19th 2020

Paul Pogba dons Juventus shirt during training to support coronavirus-affected Matuidi

Paul Pogba has once again risked the wrath of Man United fans by posting a video of himself training in a Juventus shirt. The midfielder explains why.

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Paul Pogba has once again risked wrath of Manchester United fans by posting a video of himself training in a Juventus shirt. Frenchman had a dodgy relationship with United supporters ever since he joined club in 2016. With Pogba's future at Old Trafford shrouded as ever, midfielder has enrd fans furr by training in his former team's shirt. 

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However, Paul Pogba explained his decision to wear Juventus' shirt with caption to his post. Pogba also had a mess for all United fans in his post writing 'I kw cheeky ones will talk about Juventus jersey. I'm just supporting my friends. That's all, thing more.'

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video Pogba posted on social media also features his Manchester United teammate and Sweden international Victor Lindelof. Lindelof donned Sampdoria shirt to voice his support for Albin Ekdal in training foot. 

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Paul Pogba's teammate in French national side, Blaise Matuidi tested positive for coronavirus. Along with Juventus midfielder, Sampdoria star Albin Ekdal also tested positive for coronavirus. Daniele Rugani, Omar Colley, Antonio La Gumina, Malo Gabbiadini, Morten Thorsby and Dusan Vlahovic are ors who are affected in Serie A. 

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Meanwhile, Pogba's return to action with Manchester United received a major blow since all training activities have been suspended due to coronavirus outbreak. This season, midfielder has struggled with an ankle injury, restricting him to just eight appearances in all competitions. 

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midfielder stepped up his recovery recently and was due to join his teammates at Carrington. However, due to training being suspended, for time being, club issued self-training programmes for all its players. 

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11:52 IST, March 19th 2020