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Manchester United: Paul Pogba targeted by 'envious' critics, Jose Mourinho says

Recent criticism of Paul Pogba is motivated by "envy", and those targeting the midfielder do so because they "need every coin to survive", says Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho.

Pogba, 24, re-signed with United for a world-record £89m fee from Juventus in August, having left for £1.5m in 2012.

The midfielder's performances have at times come under fire this season.

"It is not his fault that some pundits are in real trouble while Paul is a multi-millionaire," Mourinho said.

"I feel that the world is losing values and I am scared about the level of envy coming in.