Paul Pogba has been told by Old Trafford colleague Nemanja Matic that he needs to be Manchester United’s “main player” in the middle of the park.
The Red Devils’ club-record £89 million signing has not always taken on the role of talisman since returning to England in 2016.
He has offered glimpses of what he has capable of, but has seen inconsistency lead to questions of his value and the odd spell on the bench.
Pogba did demonstrate during a thrilling derby date with Manchester City how productive he can be when given the attacking freedom to express himself; and Matic is looking for the 25-year-old to build on his two-goal showing at the Etihad Stadium.