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'Pogba isn't the next Patrick Vieira' - Man Utd star's role misunderstood, says McClair

Paul Pogba is misunderstood at Manchester United, says Brian McClair, with the £89 million midfielder not another Patrick Vieira.

As one of the most expensive footballers of all-time, much is expected of the 24-year-old every time he takes to the field.

He has struggled to convince of late, with Jose Mourinho unceremoniously benching a global superstar amid a long-running debate regarding his best position and contribution to the cause.

McClair believes those arguments, along with the perception of what a performer boasting Pogba’s physical qualities should be, mean the France international is not being played to his strengths.