Jose Mourinho – Paul Pogba is a temporary captain

Jose Mourinho – Paul Pogba is a temporary captain, Valencia to take over after injury.

New report from English football club, Manchester United, have disclosed that France international, Paul Pogba will once again be made captain in the weekend match against Brighton FC.

It was noted the French midfielder was appointed captain in the Red Devils first and opening match against Leicester City, which ended in a win for the Red Devils.

Many football fans had believed that Portugal international, Jose Mourinho had made Pogba captain in other to pacify him and kill off the growing tension between the duo.

But Mourinho stressed in an after match statement that Anthony Valencia remains the clubs captain and Paul Pogba is only playing a temporary role.

With Martial Valencia still on a calf injury, Paul Pogba will lead the Red Devils squad in their first away game and hopefully, he might be able to add a second goal in the 2018/19 football season.

Jose Mourinho has however been full of praise of the midfielder following their row last season.

Despite all of these, Paul Pogba is still linked with a move outside Old Trafford and has been linked with a possible move to Barcelona FC.