Reports: Mourinho tells Pogba he’ll never captain Manchester United again

According to reports, Jose Mourinho has told Paul Pogba he will not captain Manchester United again as the relationship between the pair becomes increasingly strained.

The move is designed to underline Mourinho’s authority at Old Trafford after a series of episodes involving the midfielder that have angered the United boss.

The news was delivered to Pogba and the rest of the players at United’s Carrington training ground on Tuesday, three days after the Frenchman  looked to blame Joe for a lack of attacking football following the 1-1 draw with Wolves on Saturday — a result which left United eight points behind leaders Liverpool after just six games.

Pogba has captained United three times this season when appointed club skipper Antonio Valencia has been absent.

Of the other players in the squad, Chris Smalling, Ander Herrera, Ashley Young and Nemanja Matic have taken the armband before.

Pogba caused controversy after the opening-day win over Leicester by suggesting he would be fined if he said what he wanted about his situation at United.

On Monday, however, the 25-year-old hinted on Twitter that his comments had been misinterpreted to cause “drama.”

 

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