The Juventus pair have shown significant signs of fitness improvement in recent days.
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has vowed to stay patient in returning Federico Chiesa and Paul Pogba to action.
The Bianconeri haven’t been able to use the pair since the start of the current season. Chiesa is recovering from an ACL injury, while Pogba has been out of action after knee surgery.
Recent reports have claimed both players have made significant progress in their recovery process. But Allegri insists none of them is ready to play for Juve in their upcoming game against Empoli.
“Let’s see the real things, the reality today is that Chiesa and Pogba don’t have them,” Allegri said on Thursday.
“Chiesa did two training sessions with the team, Pogba trained temporarily, but very partially with the team. Avoid writing all that stuff there, you have a fantasy.
“Players have not even trained with the team [and you] write that after two days they are available. Fantasy is a power and it is very beautiful. Tomorrow they will not be there.
“I, too, would like everyone available, especially to make changes. With those we have, we will have a great match tomorrow, and we will prepare well for Benfica.
“Chiesa has already made progress. On Saturday morning there will be a friendly for Federico, to see how he moves on the whole field.
“Paul has done some partial work with the team, but we are on Thursday and until Tuesday there are four days. Damaging his work is pure madness.”
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