Pogba takes aim at Mourinho’s negative tactics

Paul Pogba launched a blistering critique of Manchester United ’ s defensive – minded tactics in Saturday ’ s draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers , which is likely to infuriate manager Jose Mourinho.The 25 – year -old French World Cup winning midfielder said there were no excuses for not attacking in home games .

The draw — played out in front of legendary former manager Alex Ferguson who made his first appearance at a match since undergoing emergency brain surgery in May — left United in seventh , eight points behind leaders Liverpool .

“ We are at home and we should play much better against Wolves . We are here to attack , ” Pogba told the media after the match .
“ When we play like ( that ) it ’ s easier for us . ”

Asked what is stopping United attacking more , Pogba said : “ I can ’ t tell you because I ’ m a player . It’ s not me . ”

Pogba ’ s criticism comes shortly after it appeared that he and Mourinho were mending their rift , with the Portuguese manager saying on Friday that success at the World Cup had sparked Pogba into performing well .

Pogba , who hasn ’ t lived up to expectations since his then world record £ 89 million ( $ 116 million ) move from Juventus in 2016 , had been angered by Mourinho’ s remarks in July that he had played much better at the World Cup because he was not surrounded by his entourage .

“ I think teams are scared when they see Manchester United attacking and attacking . That was our mistake , ” said Pogba .

“ Maybe the attitude should be better and we should play better because , again, we are at Old Trafford and we should just attack and press like we did against Tottenham , Liverpool , Chelsea and Arsenal last season . ”

Pogba laughed when it was put to him were United lacking pace and mobility .

“ I ’ m not the manager , I cannot say that , ” he said .

“ Obviously we should show more options but I cannot say that because I ’ m a player .

“ That ’ s my way of thinking — we should move better , yeah . ”

launched a blistering critique of Manchester United ’ s defensive – minded tactics in Saturday ’ s draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers , which is likely to infuriate manager Jose Mourinho.

The 25 – year -old French World Cup winning midfielder said there were no excuses for not attacking in home games .

The draw — played out in front of legendary former manager Alex Ferguson who made his first appearance at a match since undergoing emergency brain surgery in May — left United in seventh , eight points behind leaders Liverpool .

“ We are at home and we should play much better against Wolves . We are here to attack , ” Pogba told the media after the match .

“ When we play like ( that ) it ’ s easier for us . ”

Asked what is stopping United attacking more , Pogba said : “ I can ’ t tell you because I ’ m a player . It’ s not me . ”

Pogba ’ s criticism comes shortly after it appeared that he and Mourinho were mending their rift , with the Portuguese manager saying on Friday that success at the World Cup had sparked Pogba into performing well .

Pogba , who hasn ’ t lived up to expectations since his then world record £ 89 million ( $ 116 million ) move from Juventus in 2016 , had been angered by Mourinho’ s remarks in July that he had played much better at the World Cup because he was not surrounded by his entourage .

“ I think teams are scared when they see Manchester United attacking and attacking . That was our mistake , ” said Pogba .

“ Maybe the attitude should be better and we should play better because , again, we are at Old Trafford and we should just attack and press like we did against Tottenham , Liverpool , Chelsea and Arsenal last season . ”

Pogba laughed when it was put to him were United lacking pace and mobility .

“ I ’ m not the manager , I cannot say that , ” he said .

“ Obviously we should show more options but I cannot say that because I ’ m a player .

“ That ’ s my way of thinking — we should move better , yeah . ”

( AFP )

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