Reports in the French press emerged last week that Pogba is unhappy with the role given to him by Mourinho, in particular the defensive demands imposed by the Portuguese. Mourinho described rumours of a breakdown in communication between he and Pogba as “big lies”, but has not hid his criticism of the 24-year-old’s form. “When he is not playing at a good level the team is not as good as the team can be,” added Mourinho. The question remains whether Mourinho, who extended his contract in January to 2020, and Pogba can reconcile their differences for the common good. Not long after he returned to United, Pogba told French magazine So Foot he be “the new midfielder”.

Source: The Express Tribune February 20, 2018 09:20 UTC