Pogba issue ‘just isn’t Man Utd’

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A turbulent week in the pair’s relationship saw Mourinho inform Pogba he will never captain the side again under him 

Last Updated: 28/09/18 11:29pm


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The issue between Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho could tarnish the club’s name, say The Debate panel
The issue between Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho could tarnish the club’s name, say The Debate panel

The issue between Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho is in danger of tarnishing Manchester United’s name, according to Ryan Mason and Darren Bent on The Debate.

A turbulent week in the pair’s relationship saw Mourinho inform Pogba he will never captain the side again under him, after the French midfielder criticised his tactics in last weekend’s 1-1 draw with Wolves.

The pair then had a disagreement in front of television cameras at training on Wednesday, when Mourinho appeared to take issue with an Instagram post from Pogba during the previous night’s disappointing Carabao Cup defeat by Derby County.

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Former Tottenham midfielder Mason insists he would be surprised if Mourinho and Pogba are at Old Trafford together next season, and says this issue could be dangerous for the club in the long run.

“I’d be surprised if next season they’re both there. It has become such a big issue, I’d be so shocked if both of them remain.

Pogba was stripped of the Manchester United vice-captaincy by Mourinho

Pogba was stripped of the Manchester United vice-captaincy by Mourinho

Pogba was stripped of the Manchester United vice-captaincy by Mourinho

“But that’s football at the end of the day, there will be problems, managers will leave, players will leave, but Manchester United will stay.

“It’s not tarnishing their name just yet, but the way it has gone over the last six to 12 months, it’s not Manchester United.

“If it carries on going like that, a lot of teams and players will begin looking at Manchester United in a different way.”

Mourinho warned Pogba on Friday in his press conference that no player is bigger than Manchester United, and former England striker Bent echoed Mason’s words, insisting this type of issue is usually dealt with appropriately by the club.


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Mourinho and Pogba had an awkward exchange at training on Wednesday
Mourinho and Pogba had an awkward exchange at training on Wednesday

“If this was any other club, it wouldn’t be a big issue. Manchester United have always been a classy, well-run football club, and this kind of problem doesn’t happen. If a player steps out of line, they’re gone, and they move on quickly.

“All of a sudden this is rumbling on, the team isn’t playing well, and something has to change.

“It’s not ruining their legacy at the moment, but at the same time, people are looking at Manchester United differently than how they were.”

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