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Pogba’s Man Utd struggles due to having no Pirlo, Vidal or Kante alongside him – Meulensteen

Paul Pogba is struggling at Manchester United because he lacks players of Andrea Pirlo and N’Golo Kante’s quality alongside side, says former Red Devils coach Rene Meulensteen.

The Frenchman’s most consistent showings to date have come in the colours of Juventus and his country.

Serie A title success was enjoyed in Italy, while World Cup glory was savoured with Les Bleus in 2018.

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Pogba was able to thrive in those sides as he had destructive and ball-playing team-mates alongside him.

That has not been the case at United, Ander Herrera aside, and the 26-year-old has failed to deliver the consistency expected of him as a result.