Pogba thanks Pirlo for free-kick lessons

John Bridgen 8 years ago 272
Juventus' Paul Pogba clashes with Palermo's Mato Jajalo during the match on November 29, 2015 at the Renzo Barbera stadium in Palermo

The France international netted from outside the box with a fine set-piece for Juve in the cup, and thanked his former midfield companion for his training-pitch guidance

Paul Pogba has paid tribute to the guidance of Andrea Pirlo after scoring a free-kick in Juventus' 4-0 Coppa Italia win over Torino on Wednesday.

The France international curled home a fine effort from 25 yards to cap the holders' comfortable victory over their city rivals following an earlier double from Simone Zaza and a strike from Paulo Dybala.

And Pogba has thanked former team-mate Pirlo for his set-piece advice during their time together in Turin.

"I have been training on free-kicks. I thank Andrea, as I learned so much from him," he told Rai Sport.

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