The Frenchman's fine half-volley against Sassuolo has moved Juventus 11 points clear but the midfielder says nothing has been decided yet
Paul Pogba has played down claims that he sealed Juventus' fourth successive Serie A title with his spectacular strike in Monday's 1-0 over Sassuolo.
The France international scored a sublime half-volley with just eight minutes to go in Turin to send the Bianconeri 11 points clear at the summit of the standings with 12 rounds of the season remaining.
"I don't feel like I'm the 'Scudetto man'," Pogba told Sky Sport Italia. "But we have won a difficult game. It was very important in terms of the league."
Pogba has played an integral role in Juve's march towards a fourth consecutive Scudetto, netting seven times in 22 Serie A appearances, but he insists that he should not yet be considered a key member of Massimiliano Allegri's squad.
"I don't feel like a leader, only one of many players within an extraordinary group," he added.
"I can improve. If I want to be a great player, I must do more, both on the field and in training."
Pogba celebrated his crucial matchwinner by cupping his hands around his ears, an apparent reference to the fact that not only has his recent form been criticised, but also the boos and whistles that came from certain sections of Juventus Stadium during a frustrating encounter with Sassuolo.
The midfielder admitted afterwards that he was trying to make the point that Juve need unwavering support from their fans.
"I thank all of my team-mates and the fans, because without them we will not go far," he added.
"We need them also when we're playing badly. There are always difficult moments but we need them and their support.
"Even when we're playing badly, we want to make them happy. We need them behind us. It's very important."
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