The midfielder signed a new contract at Juventus Stadium this week, but his coach says he needs to make certain tweaks to his game to become world class
Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri says Paul Pogba“must improve a lot” if he is to realise his full potential and become one of the greatest players in the world.
The France international, 21, put an end to speculation over his future by signing a new five-year deal until 2019 on Friday.
However, Allegri was cautious in his appraisal of the midfielder,  claiming his player must make a final addition to his game to propel him into the bracket of the world's best players.
"I think the club invested well in this 21-year-old player," he said.
"He has to improve a lot, as he is lacking that last step to become extraordinary. He has a great future and can stay here for a long time."
The former Milan coach also hit out at critics who lambasted his side following their 1-0 Champions League group stage defeat to Olympiakos this week.
The Bianconeri have made a stunning start to their domestic campaign but have struggled in Europe yet again – a problem that tainted Antonio Conte’s era at the Juve helm.
But Allegri believes comments made about his side in the aftermath of their trip to Greece were over the top and says he still believes they can top their group.
"On Wednesday we had three players in the starting XI who started training with the team 40 days late," he said ahead of Sunday's clash with Palermo at Juventus Stadium.
"We are trying to improve certain things, but I was without many players for 15 days due to international duty, which is positive in that it proves I have talented men at my disposal.
"I think the team was unjustly criticised. We conceded one goal in Athens on a ball we lost in midfield and attacked them a great deal. We have every chance of qualifying and can mathematically still top the group.
"We will analyse the defeat, because we did not play well and didn't control the game properly. However, the first 45 minutes in Athens cannot justify such ferocious criticism.
"In Serie A we've won six games and drawn one. It's nice trying to win all the time, but considering the circumstances few expected us to be top of the table already with Roma such tough opponents."