Paul Pogba (172 Viewers)
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They started scoring more goals and winning more goals since Fernandes started playing. Coincidence? Maybe.
Pogba playing out of his preferred position justifies him jogging around the field while everyone else is running, repeatedly trying ridiculous passes and losing possession in his own third by trying nutmegs?
Pogba playing out of his preferred position justifies him jogging around the field while everyone else is running, repeatedly trying ridiculous passes and losing possession in his own third by trying nutmegs?
15/23 games they played since he got there were: Brugge and LASK 2x, Copenhagen, Norwich, Derby, Watford, Sheffield, Brighton, Bournmouth, Villa, Southampton, Palace and W Ham.
You're really letting yourself be influenced by a few moments or his weird body language which he always had, even here. He doesn't go forward almost at all anymore, he can afford to jog around when they have possession.
Only players that have a higher passing % than him are GKs, CBs and Matić. He's the midfielder who has been the least dribbled past in their team and only McTominay blocks more shots than him. Only Matić averages more interceptions than him. Only Bruno has more key passes and he's a CAM. PP by far the most dribbles per game and most fouled in midfield.
He is still very, very good. Only now because of his transfer fee people expect him to be perfect every time.
You're really letting yourself be influenced by a few moments or his weird body language which he always had, even here. He doesn't go forward almost at all anymore, he can afford to jog around when they have possession.
Only players that have a higher passing % than him are GKs, CBs and Matić. He's the midfielder who has been the least dribbled past in their team and only McTominay blocks more shots than him. Only Matić averages more interceptions than him. Only Bruno has more key passes and he's a CAM. PP by far the most dribbles per game and most fouled in midfield.
He is still very, very good. Only now because of his transfer fee people expect him to be perfect every time.
Whatever decisions Management makes, they will always have the intention of winning. I just believe Pogba enjoys his life in Manchester, being in an English speaking country appeals to him and the salary is obviously a big deal for him as well. If he would really care about joining a team with winning ambitions he would have found his way out a couple of summers ago. I've watched a few Manu games the last couple of months and the way he was strolling around and being lazy is truly embarrassing for a player with his qualities. I think the sporting aspect comes second for him at this point and that's IMO why we have to pass on him. Having said all of that, he is obviously still 10x better than any player we have in midfield and I am sure if the opportunity arises management would jump on the opportunity of bringing him back.
