Ed Woodward has been criticized for the lack of transfer activity this summer, and he has a real decision to make in the next few months. Should United compromise on all the insults and stick with Pogba?
My opinion would be NO. United are one of the biggest clubs in the world with a massive history. They can’t afford to keep a player throwing little jibes at them, let alone their most expensive signing. A player contracted to a club, teasing about transfers is in itself a disgrace.
The funny thing is, Pogba never really cared about proving his critics wrong when they lamented his hairstyles and inconsistent performances, never tried to integrate himself to Jose’s systems, but he and his agent care too much about his image and transfers.
Though he was deployed as a CDM in his national team, He was a totally different player at the World Cup – disciplined, defensive, commanding, and game changing. He also mentions to the press that he did not want to care about his hairstyle to focus on the World Cup. Why can’t Pogba do the same at Man Utd?
He was supposed to be the problem solver, but he’s creating more than he’s solving. He was supposed to be the midfield linchpin, but he disappears every other game. He was supposed to create chances from the center of the park, but is selfish at times.
Personally, I find it hard to come up with reasons to keep Pogba. There are literally none. He’s not hard working, not consistent, not focused, and not willing to fight for the club. United deserve more than Pogba. They deserve someone who’s willing to fight for the shirt like Ander Herrera.
I’d much rather pick Scott McTominay or Fellaini over Pogba. Who’ll fill his boots if he leaves? United already have a plethora of talent available. There are more focused and hungry midfielders on the market as well. Maybe United will start playing better as a team if he leaves, like how Liverpool did after Coutinho left last winter.
People say Pogba’s flirtation runs parallel to that of Ronaldo at United. But Cristiano was already a legend at United when he wanted to leave for Real Madrid, his dream club. Cristiano helped United win 3 Premier League titles and win the UCL back in the day.
Ronaldo deserved to go to Madrid, whereas Pogba just doesn’t deserve to be at United anymore. I’m not a fan of the punditry industry, but for once I agree with Graeme Souness when he said,
Perhaps we’re now seeing the selfish player Fergie didn’t fancy the first time round?