Neville questions Pogba’s ‘absolutely shameful’ role at Manchester United



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Publication date: Monday, November 9, 2020 9:49 AM

Phil Neville considers it “absolutely shameful” that Paul Pogba is not a guaranteed starter at Manchester United.

Pogba played just eight minutes of United’s 3-1 win over Everton on Saturday, as the Frenchman has been substituted in as many Premier and Champions League games as he has started.

Neville is absolutely horrified at the idea that the 27-year-old is not a first team with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.


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“I still think it’s absolutely embarrassing that Pogba can’t make that team,” Neville said. Premier League Productions.

“For United to win a league, for United to be successful, for United to play the style of football that Ole wants them to play, then Pogba has to play.

“You can play one of them, Matic, Fred, or McTominay and then play Pogba with Fernandes.”

When asked if Pogba can thrive in a deeper role, Neville replied: “Probably not, no, but I’d rather go out and score goals, go out and seek victory playing Manchester United style with Pogba in the team.

“I know I have said that he wants to leave, that he does not want to be there and his inconsistencies, but I still think that he is one of the best midfielders in the area. That’s why I think: why isn’t Paul Pogba on that team? “

Pogba was Reportedly left ‘disappointed’ and ‘unimpressed’ for United’s decision to activate the 12-month extension option on his contract last month.

The midfielder is already linked to the club until the summer of 2022 despite once again publicly expressing his wish to leave.

“All footballers would love to play for Real Madrid. It could be a dream, ”he said.

“It’s a dream for me, why not one day? But I play for Manchester United and I love my club. I play for Manchester United, I have fun and I want to do everything I can to put the club where it deserves to be.

“I will give my best, like my colleagues.”



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