Juventus: Paul Pogba
Juventus were hugely disappointing in Europe last season, so they need to not only improve but show far more resilience and ability to shift their nature to being more offensive when required. One win from six games tells its own story from 2013-14.
Paul Pogba will be central to most of Juve's best work this season, with the powerful French midfielder stepping up from massive prospect to actual talent last year, and he looks ready to put forward his claim as one of the game's most reliable performers now.
A real star who can direct the flow of games in his team's favour, Pogba will be crucial for Juve's success.