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Jose Mourinho slams pundits who have questioned Paul Pogba's best position at Man United: 'It is difficult to play a midfielder with more potential than Paul'

Daily Mail | February 9, 2018

Related Topics: José Mourinho, Paul Pogba, Midfielder, Manchester United F.C., Pundit, Grand Slam (tennis), Potential, Play (activity), Degree of difficulty, Graeme Souness

Jose Mourinho slammed pundits questioning Paul Pogba's best position and suggested he is the perfect midfielder for Manchester United.

Pogba was dropped for last weekend's victory over Huddersfield after being hooked after half-time of defeat by Tottenham.

Debate has raged over how Mourinho best deploys the 24-year-old, with Graeme Souness claiming he does not have the concentration to operate in central midfield.

Jose Mourinho has hit back at pundits who question Paul Pogba's best position at United
Jose Mourinho has hit back at pundits who question Paul Pogba's best position at United
Mourinho suggested that Pogba, United's record u00a389m purchase, is the perfect midfielder
Mourinho suggested that Pogba, United's record £89m purchase, is the perfect midfielder
Pogba helps Alexis Sanchez celebrate his first goal for United in the victory over Huddersfield
Pogba helps Alexis Sanchez celebrate his first goal for United in the victory over Huddersfield

Mourinho, however, scoffed at the noise surrounding the £89million man and insisted it has been confused.

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