Paul Pogba is back in training with Juventus, and could return to action against Lazio this weekend.
The former Manchester United player has missed five matches either side of the international break due to a muscle problem. He's had an injury-ravaged first season since re-signing, making only two cameo substitute appearances since tearing the meniscus in his right knee in the summer.
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri said last week he did not know when the France international will be available again after the latest setback and the Italian giants appeared to be preparing for the worst when permanently promoting young midfielder Enzo Barrenechea to the first team late last month.
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But Italian sports newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport reports Pogba and club captain Leonardo Bonucci have re-joined the first team group and pictures from training on Thursday showed the France international in action.
Juventus drew 1-1 with Inter Milan in the Italian Cup in midweek and face Lazio at the weekend before a Europa League quarter final clash with Sporting Lisbon. Juve are eighth in the Serie A table, six points behind Inter in the final Champions League place.
Pogba signed a four year contract when he moved to Italy in the summer for a second spell. Pogba spent six seasons at Old Trafford in his second spell in Manchester, making more than 200 appearances.
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