Paul Pogba is too soft... he needs to become a boss on the pitch, insists former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit

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Emmanuel Petit believes Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba must become more of a 'leader' on the pitch. 

The 22-year-old is widely regarded as one of the most talented young midfielders in Europe, but has struggled for form since inheriting the famous Bianconeri No 10 shirt. 

Juventus are currently sixth in the Serie A table following a poor start to the season in which Pogba has found the net just twice. 

Emmanuel Petit believes Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba (left) must become more of a 'leader' on the pitch

Pogba trains with his Juventus team-mates on Tuesday ahead of their departure for England

And former France international Petit has told Pogba he must command more freedom on the pitch.

He told Goal: 'Pogba needs to be a boss, a leader. He is already, but only in a soft manner.

'I think that he needs his team-mates to play well. He needs a team that is tactically balanced because when you are Paul Pogba, you have your way.

'He is one of those players who needs freedom on the pitch. He needs to smell the game and use his flair.

'He needs to be able to move constantly without restrictions.'

Pogba in action during Juve's 1-0 Serie A victory against rivals AC Milan on Saturday 

The 22-year-old Frenchman has struggled for form during Juve's poor start to the Serie A season