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Publication Date: Saturday, October 17, 2020 10:02 AM
Paul Pogba ‘hates’ playing a deeper role in midfield at Manchester United and wants to contribute more in attack alongside Bruno Fernandes, according to a report.
Fernandes He has become one of the first names on the United team sheet with his impressive impact to date.
In fact, since joining in January, he has scored 14 goals and assisted 10 others in 26 games in his attacking role.
And while there was great anticipation about how Pogba would position himself alongside his new teammate, The independent claims that emotion has dissipated.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer he prefers to play Pogba alongside Fred, Nemanja Matic or Scott McTominay in midfield.
Meanwhile, later on, Fernandes has more voice in providing opportunities for Mason Greenwood, Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford.
But the newspaper assures that the relationship between Pogba and Fernandes has “given way to dysfunction.”
Pogba reportedly hates his current role and wants to play higher up in midfield alongside Fernandes.
The Frenchman, however, is enjoying one of his most consistent runs on the team in recent times. In fact, he only made eight appearances before last season’s coronavirus lockdown.
The injury ended his progress last season, but this time he appears to be in top form.
Since then there has been another addition to Solskjaer’s midfield, with the signing of Donny van de Beek. The Dutchman arrived from Ajax in the summer, but has had limited impact to date.
That could change soon, however, with the 23-year-old. supposedly informing Solskjaer that he is willing to play anywhere on the team.
Additionally, he has started a strength training program in an attempt to acclimate him to the physical nature of the Premier League.
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The 27-year-old is going through a rough patch as of late, culminating in Wednesday’s red card for England.
But his club manager says his personality and leadership will help him rediscover his best form.
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