Paul Pogba has been branded an ‘idiot’ and ‘bang average’ by a former Manchester United player after a string of disappointing performances by the Frenchman.
United’s record signing was dreadful in the recent draws against Crystal Palace and Southampton and was dropped to the bench for Wednesday’s game against Arsenal as a result.
He replaced Jesse Lingard in the closing stages of the thrilling 2-2 draw but was poor again and former Red Paul Ince has stuck the boot in, claiming Mourinho was right to axe him.
“Pogba is supposed to be world class, but he looks bang average,” Ince said in his Paddy Power Column. “If he thinks his place is to come on the pitch and do stupid little flicks and tricks which lead to them losing the ball – he’s an idiot.
“You can blame Jose Mourinho for some things, but you can’t blame him for everything. Pogba doesn’t help him himself, and he’s right to be dropped.
“You can see the mood of the fans changing, and their attitude and tolerance towards Pogba too. It’s rare that United players would boo a player, but they’re getting sick of his behaviour. There aren’t many United fans that would be sad to see him go.
“The attitude of the fans to me seems to be that if he’s that desperate to leave Old Trafford – he should just go. In fact, that would be the best outcome for everyone involved.”
Ince also had some harsh words for United No.9 Romelu Lukaku, who was dropped for the game against Arsenal along with Pogba.
“Lukaku isn’t scoring goals at the moment. And when he isn’t scoring goals, what is he good for? Nothing,” Ince said. “He brings nothing to the table.
“When it comes to Pogba, it’s just another drama, another chapter in the life of him. He was atrocious against Southampton and didn’t deserve to be picked for a game like Arsenal. It’s all well and good him moaning off the pitch, but the fact is, he’s doing nothing to deserve a place in the side.”
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