During the 2014 World Cup, the Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport described Paul Pogba as 'an NBA athlete with Brazilian feet.'
It is a description that colourfully conveys all that is good about this talented young footballer. He is only 6ft 2in but he seems taller, wider and stronger. At his most domineering, he has the potential to tower across the English football landscape as Yaya Toure has done previously.
He is supremely built, a tackler that turns 50/50s into 80/20s and a midfield beast allaying flawless technique with a brutal physique.
There are moments in these opening weeks of the season that Pogba has demonstrated his gifts.