Paul Pogba (548 Viewers)
- Thread starter Lo-Pan
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Our team, specially CBs, need to show more confidence in the youngster by allowing him to start the build up. He keeps running around trying to position himself in a better position for his team mates, but the CBs, Bonucci in particular keeps running by him or passing it out wide, absolutely no interest in getting him involved. Some might argue that Chievo are clogging the middle with alot of players, which makes it harder to do so, but on many occasions Pogba was open, and he didn't get involved.
Pogba is sticking to his tactical role, providing cover for Asamoah, Marchisio and Giach when they make forward runs. He isn't getting involved in any real attacking play like Pirlo usually does but that doesnt mean he cant do it. I think he is playing it safe by keeping it simple on his first match for us. Like you said, Bonucci bypasses him almost every time I dont think that is a coincidence.
This being his first start, playing alongside experienced players, he probably does not want to step on other players toes. You won't see him asking for the ball aggressively or etc. He is running around in the space, the players around have a responsibility of taking such initiative, based on the work rate Pogba has been doing in the game so far. Taking such initiatives comes with experience and the trust from players around you I believe.
