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Paul Pogba urged to LEAVE Manchester United to 'shine in the football world' at elite level by Marcel Desailly - who insists Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not 'understand' the midfielder

Paul Pogba needs to leave Manchester United because his manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not understand the way he needs to play, claims former Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly.

The Frenchman has this week made the questionable claim when asked about his compatriot at Manchester United, and whether he thinks Pogba can ever be considered in the world class bracket.

Desailly, 52, produced strong opinions when the focus was placed upon Pogba and his recent exclusions from the United ranks this season.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer does not 'understand' Paul Pogba according to Marcel Desailly
The Chelsea icon says his compatriot needs to move to a club where he better suits a system

Desailly told BEINsports when asked specifically about Pogba's progress in England and the topic of reaching his true potential: 'No, not yet, not yet, but not especially because he’s not committed.