The appointment of Filipe Luis as head coach has added a new dynamic to the situation, with the former Atlético Madrid defender given responsibility for the final tactical assessment. Luiz is expected to use the remainder of the summer schedule to decide whether Pogba can be integrated into his system. The coach’s high-intensity training will test the veteran midfielder, who must prove he can still compete at the elite physical level required in the modern game.
Scuro stressed that the decision will be based entirely on results and physical fitness. “I believe that now we have to be honest with him: every week we look at his preparation, look at how he progresses on a physical level, on a technical level,” the director explained. “And after that, the coach will decide whether Filipe Luis will give him playing time or not. We have the summer to see what the level of the Field will be.”