Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has declared that his side are highly motivated to get their Champions League campaign up and running with victory over Galatasaray on Wednesday.

Antonio Conte's side have won five out of six in Serie A so far this season, but surprisingly dropped points in their Champions League opener against Copenhagen two weeks ago.

Pogba believes that the disappointment from that result will drive them on against Galatasaray, while admitting that the match could be potentially decisive even at this early stage.

He told Tuttosport: "We know it will be an important match for us, we have to win it and we know it won't be easy.

"I don't know if it'll be decisive for qualification, but after that damn draw with Copenhagen we all want to win."

Gala could travel to Turin with a new manager at the helm, after opening talks with former Inter Milan and Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini last night.

Written by
Liam Power