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Paul Pogba has described his time with the French national team as a “breath of fresh air” after a “difficult” season with Man Utd.
Pogba has come under intense criticism for his performances at the beginning of this season and is now far from a guaranteed starter at Man Utd with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
The midfielder has started France’s two games during the international break and Pogba admits it was a welcome break from pressure at club level.
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“I have never known such a difficult period in my career,” Pogba said. RTL France on Sunday. “The French team is a breath of fresh air. We are very happy to come here and everyone is very happy to see us again.
“It is not the same as with the club. We all get together, it’s magic. We realize that everyone is happy to come and that makes a difference. “
Pogba left in early France’s 2-0 defeat against Finland last week and Deschamps believes that his “club situation” is affecting his performances for his country.
“He is not in his best shape, of course. I knew it before the game, ”Deschamps said Friday. “This match was meant to give him some rhythm. He knew he would only play for an hour.
“It’s hard to remember to be positive. Obviously, he is not in one of his best periods. Like all players who have a club situation that is not positive, they are also mentally shocked. I know it well enough and it can happen at times. “
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