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France expect too much from Pogba - Lizarazu discusses pressure on star

The former les Bleus star states it is tough for the Juventus man to deal with the scrutiny at Euro 2016, while he praised Antoine Griezmann and Dimitri Payet

The pressure on Paul Pogba has been too much for the Juventus star to bear at Euro 2016, said former France full-back Bixente Lizarazu ahead of the nation's semi-final meeting against Germany.

The form of Pogba on home soil has come under constant scrutiny by supporters and media alike, particularly during les Bleus' unconvincing displays during the group stage.

The 23-year-old scored his first goal of the tournament with a towering header in the 5-2 quarter-final victory over Iceland on Sunday, as the host nation produced their best performance of the finals to date.