I didn’t say anything about Conte. Not sure what that has to do with this. Of course he got his start under Conte, and that helped form him as a player. But he kept that discipline and work ethic right through his two years under Allegri and was an absolute star in the 2015-16 season. After our slow start he was a major reason for our 25 match unbeaten run to the scudetto. Outside the league? You mean like his fantastic performance at the Allianz where he, Morty, and Cuadrado dominated Bayern and would have seen us through if not for an absurd offside call on a Morty goal that was a good metre onside and then an Evra brainfart. He had some great games for us in CL. Dortmund before his injury. Return leg against Madrid in semis. Assisted the winner (tying goal that sent us through), had 3 tackles, 3 clearances, won 4 aerial duels. Immense match from him.
Anyways, I don’t want to be defending him. He’s been a complete clown since he left, and his injury record is terrifying. I’m against his return and have always been. If he comes, I’ll hope I’m wrong about current Pogba, but I’m pretty worried we’re right about him being washed.