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'Pogba tension at Man Utd is normal' - Players are never happy, says McClaren

The £89 million midfielder has sparked talk of rifts at Old Trafford, with Jose Mourinho hitting back at such accusations amid a mystery illness

Paul Pogba “tension” at Manchester United should be considered “normal”, says Steve McClaren, with the £89 million man frustrated at his form.

Reports of a rift at Old Trafford have emerged following a recent benching of the midfielder and Jose Mourinho’s willingness to haul him off at regular intervals.

Such talk has been quickly played down by the Red Devils boss, with the Portuguese accusing critics of talking “bull****”, but Pogba was missing once again on Saturday after seeing a mystery illness rule him out of an FA Cup fifth round clash with Huddersfield.