‘Irritating’ Man Utd star Pogba ‘needs help’ insists pundit

Oli Fisher

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba ‘needs help’ to help realise his role under Jose Mourinho, a pundit has claimed.

The France international has had his struggles at Old Trafford since securing a return from Juventus for a then world-record fee.

Subsequent transfer speculation followed, with rumours that Juventus and PSG were interested in offering Pogba an escape.

However, Graeme Souness believes he knows how Mourinho can get the best out of the midfielder next season.

“He’s 25 and needs help,” Souness said.

“You can go through his pluses; he’s got great athleticism and technique but he doesn’t play the game in his head.

“A flick and a trick are more important than closing down an opponent to make him play a bad pass and intercept it.

“I think why Mourinho gets the hump is because he’s got the fast-forward gear going up the pitch and then the jogging gear coming back. That irritates you.

“For me, I think he is an impact substitute. You ain’t going to bring Paul Pogba onto the pitch if you are 1-0 up and you are looking to hold onto something.

“He is not disciplined. If he is a sub you bring him on when you are chasing the game. In two or three years he might develop into a holding midfield player but I am not quite sure what he is at the moment.”

 

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