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Paul Pogba is out following defeat

It is not a good day for Manchester United as they went down by 3-1 to their rivals Manchester City on Sunday in the Premier League game. French midfielder Paul Pogba was missing in the game as a result of an injury he sustained and he is therefore ruled out of the France squad that have been listed ahead of the international break. The 25-year-old picked up the injury at training and watched the game on the sideline with same expected to happen when his World Cup winning team line up against Netherlands in Rotterdam and Uruguay at the Stade de France. However, Mourinho was asked about the situation with the former Juventus player but he failed to make any claim as he stated that he had lost a game and should not be involved in talks about players who did … [Read more...]

Star player seeks Pogba’s reunion but not at United

Juventus star player Paulo Dybala has stated that he wants to pair up again with Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba on the same half but noted that he will not be moving to the English Premier League side, Manchester United This implies that he seeks for the return of his former teammate at Juventus after both players played against each other on Wednesday night in the Champions League encounter between both teams. Before leaving Juventus, Pogba and Dybala played together for a season in 2015-2016 where they became friends and got along both on and off the pitch. All of the fun has been missed and Juventus player wants a return. Done deal? Chelsea target threatens to hand in transfer request .. However, Paulo Dybala was quick to say he does not … [Read more...]

Juventus’s plan to lure Pogba revealed, those to execute it will shock you

Emerging reports indicate that Italian giants Juventus are not comfortable with having French midfielder as a Manchester United player and they are making relentless efforts to have him back. Pogba joined United some years back and is already speculated to be leaving the club especially when his outburst with manager Jose Mourinho became fierce. The Italian champions are believed to be taking advantage of the situation at the Old Trafford to unsettle the player but that might not happen again with the United’s chiefs insisting that the World Cup winner is going nowhere. However, there is a latest plot to get Pogba’s mind on returning back to Turin permanently when both teams clash later on Wednesday in the Champions League fixtures. Jamie Redknapp makes … [Read more...]

Pogba reveals he still has a link with some Juventus players

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has revealed that he still has a link with his former side Juventus via some players he usually speaks to. Pogba left the Italian champions some years back and there have been reports of recent linking him back to Italy which he has denied. The French midfielder earlier stated that Juventus remains home for him as he prepares to return with the Red Devils for the second leg of the Champions League fixture. However, Pogba stated that he still speaks with Juventus players including Juan Cuadrado, Paolo Dybala, Leonardo Bonucci who are still his friends owing to the closeness that existed between them. Chelsea vs Derby County: Chelsea key trio likely to be unavailable The World winner said he learnt a lot at … [Read more...]

Why I left Juventus for United – Paul Pogba

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has revealed that his leaving Italian champions Juventus to return back to Manchester United was intentional because he was motivated. Reacting to his condemnation of returning back to England where he has not had it all good, Pogba said he was in need of a first team football and had missed United where he started from. He noted that he had a good memory of his youth age at the Old Trafford and needed to have the same experience as a more mature player, noting that he enjoys being back home. Meanwhile, Pogba had earlier insisted on leaving the club because of his rift with United boss Jose Mourinho as they both fell out in the early part of the season. Latest report justifies Mourinho against the press The … [Read more...]

Why Jose Mourinho is meeting Ed Woodward

It has been revealed that Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will be meeting with the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward in order to discuss on the coming transfer window. The Portuguese manager is reported to be interested in knowing how much the cub are willing to spend in the January window so as to know what step to take. The meeting which was initially arranged for last week was cancelled and has to be done this week at United’s Carrington training ground before their Saturday’s game against Bournemouth. Football expert says Arsenal should forget Champions League next year With speculations emerged that the sum of £100 million has been set aside for the January transfer dealings, the truth of the report will be made bare to the … [Read more...]

Pogba raises dust again on United transfer

There are reasons to make claims again in the media following the simple statement by Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba that he sees Turin, the home ground of his former club Juventus as home. Pogba was speculated to be interested in leaving the Old Trafford after his rift with manager Jose Mourinho who later stripped the French player of the captain band. Few weeks back was a tempting period for the World Cup winner at the Theatre of Dreams following his fallout with the manager and also having to experience bad results at the club. Video: Naby Keita slick performance for his Country With his necessary return to Juventus for the second leg of the Champions League game next week, Pogba could not hide his feeling of love for the Juventus home … [Read more...]

Sky Sports pundit speaks on Anthony Martial

Sky Sports pundit Graeme Souness has made a special claim about Manchester United striker Anthony Martial after his superb display in his side’s 2-1 win over Everton in the Premier League game. The Frenchman joined Paul Pogba to have their names on the score sheet and also to hand the Old Trafford side a 3-points, the first convincing win in all competitions after the international break. Souness described Martial as a baby who has got the ability to succeed to any level of his career if given the right environment to do so. The Sky Sports pundit stated that the former Monaco lad will make a good pairing with former Juventus star if manager Jose Mourinho sees it in that direction. Video! Liverpool fans left drooling over Joe Gomez performance Noting … [Read more...]

Jamie Redknapp makes case for Paul Pogba

Former Liverpool star Jamie Redknapp has pleaded for a change in the narrative about Manchester United player Paul Pogba, stressing that the focus should be on his good performance and nothing more. He made this claim after the Red Devils’ 2-1 win over Everton with the French Midfielder missing a penalty in the game. Redknapp expects most of the analysis to be centred on the player’s penalty miss and not his good performance he had in the game which he says is unfair to Pogba. The Liverpool legend stated that the World Cup winner is the most criticized player in the league but vowed not to go that direction as he showers praise on him. What would happen if Salah, Mane, Virgil and Gomez were to compete in a race? However, Pogba was on the scoresheet … [Read more...]

Mourinho defends Pogba after penalty miss

Manchester United finally return to winning ways with Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial finding the back of the net to record a 2-1 win over Everton. It has been tough for the Jose Mourinho side who are winning their first game after the international break having recorded a defeat against Juventus in the Champions League and a draw against Chelsea at the Stamford Bridge. Pogba had missed a penalty in the game which would have cost the team but he will not be held responsible as they can boast of a win at the moment. However, manager Jose Mourinho defended the former Juventus player against any criticism by noting that he was courageous to go for the ball again after the first miss. Another Chelsea star to return to Arsenal? According to Mourinho, the … [Read more...]

The only thing that gets De Gea confused about United has been revealed

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has revealed that the only thing that gets him confused about his Old Trafford side after saying he doesn’t know why. The Spanish goalkeeper wonders why his side will have to wait to concede goals before they attack. He made this claim in reaction to the two big comebacks his side have had this seasons against Newcastle and Chelsea where they came from goals down to win and level the game respectively. According to him, the defensive department of the team are doing quite well but more is needed to be worked upon by the attack department because they have failed to live up to expectations. World Cup Star 'Told Teammates' He's Joining Liverpool This Summer De Gea admits that the Old Trafford side have had good … [Read more...]

Juventus’ Nedved unsettles Pogba again

With the report of Manchester United midfielder’s exit from the club already being laid to rest, Juventus vice-president Pavel Nedved has raised the settled dust by claiming that the player will be welcomed back. Pogba was at the beginning of the season unsettled at the Old Trafford owing to the rift he had with manager Jose Mourinho with both of them seen to be exchanging words in training. The Portuguese manager had before the entire team, told the World Cup winner that he will never wear the armband nor lead the team again; citing the fact he has been disrespectful to the club. This angered the player who contacted the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward and told him of his intention to leave. Why was Chelsea star not allowed to rest during … [Read more...]

Marco Silva tells players United are beatable

Everton boss Marco Silva has told his players that Manchester United are a team that can be beaten if they believe in their ability and show personality. Marco Silva’s side have suffered away defeats this season, and they look forward to changing it when they meet the Red Devils at the Old Trafford. Manchester United are also suffering a bad form, losing their last game in the Champions League against Juventus. Manager Silva, therefore, stated that his side can take advantage of the poor form at the Old Trafford to deliver a win at the weekend. 'We will go to Anfield to cause trouble'' - Neil Warnock speaks United have suffered some embarrassing defeat at the front of their fans in the Old Trafford Stadium which includes the embarrassing exit from … [Read more...]

Paul Pogba is welcomed, Juventus captain

Emerging reports coming from Italian outfit, Juventus might again unsettle Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba as he has been told he is free to return to the club. Juventus captain Giorgio Chiellini says Pogba will be welcomed back if he makes the bold decision to quit the Old Trafford at the end of the season. The World Cup winner had a big money move with a fee of £89 million from Juventus to Manchester United in 2016 but has yet to settle and prove himself at the club. It has become a more disturbing situation for Pogba who is at loggerhead with manager Jose Mourinho, a situation that has further unsettled him at the club. However, Juventus captain Chiellini says Pogba will still be welcomed back knowing the bulk of talent he has got in … [Read more...]

Why I will continue to defend, Jose Mourinho

The calls by fans and pundits for Manchester United to always attack have been talked down by Jose Mourinho who vows to be more defensive in his games. Mourinho says his struggling side need not to attack so as to gain the needed stability to fight on especially in their bid to face Chelsea on Saturday noon. Manchester United had adopted an attack approach that ensured they came back from 2-0 down to win Newcastle by 3-2 but that is not to say it would be the culture under the Portuguese manager. In his analysis, Mourinho said his side can only attack when they are with the ball but it’s more important to get the ball when the opposition have the possession the ball and that will only be possible with a good defensive approach. Mourinho stressed that his … [Read more...]

Why Lukaku is as ‘disrespectful’ as Paul Pogba

Manchester United legend is of the opinion that Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku is disrespectful to the club for making transfer claims. This is the first time a player will be accused of being disrespectful after French midfielder Paul Pogba who was recently a subject of discussion for his rift with manager Jose Mourinho. The player who is reported to be at loggerhead with the Portuguese manager reportedly told the club’s executive vice-chairman his intention to leave after he was stripped of his captain band and told he will never lead the team. The World Cup winner came under attack for what was described as disrespect to the club. However same scenario has played out with Lukaku who is believed to be fed up with the happenings at the Old Trafford and … [Read more...]

Latest report justifies Mourinho against the press

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been at loggerhead with the press, having accused them of always coming after him. Just this season alone, Mourinho had described the stories written on the newspapers and blogs as lies by pressmen, adding to the situation where he worked out on them in a press conference. The Portuguese manager’s claim that he is being hunted by the media could be well justified with the story recounted by midfielder Andreas Pereira who claimed the press were wrong to have reported a video wrongly Pereira expressed his displeasure at the press for also claiming he has fallen out with the former Chelsea boss. This is after the star midfielder was seen in a video where French midfielder Paul Pogba had clashed with Mourinho and … [Read more...]

Is Mourinho finally getting it right with Pogba?

There are indications that Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho is finally getting right with French midfielder Paul Pogba following latest reports that he will not blame the player for the crisis at the Old Trafford. Earlier before now, the manager and player were at loggerhead and the rift between the pair sparked tension even in the dressing room. The Portuguese manager had blamed the former Juventus player for being disrespectful to the club and also questioning his tactics and approach in public. However, calm and peace might be returning to the team according to Manchester Evening News which says Mourinho holds entourage responsible for the heat in the crisis and not the French midfielder. According to report, Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola was … [Read more...]

How Mourinho ‘deceived’ fans on Pogba’s captain band stripping

Few weeks ago, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho stripped of captain band from French midfielder Paul Pogba owing to the supposed rift between them. The United boss had before the entire team squad told the World Cup winner who has captained the side on two occasions that he will never have an opportunity to do that again. Pogba has been accused of insubordination and also disrespecting the club and the manager. One of the sins committed by the former Juventus player is publicly questioning the tactics employed by the manager by stating that the team ought to only attack when at home. This is after United failed to defeat Wolves on September. However, it is believed that Mourinho’s decision on the player wearing the armband is “unwittingly” … [Read more...]

Sad news for Pogba as Glazers gives final word on future

Manchester United owners and the Glazer family see to have put to rest the issues surrounding the future of French midfielder Paul Pogba at the club. Pogba has been speculated to be close to the exit door having fallen out with manager Jose Mourinho in addition to the bad results from the team. The situation at United got messier when the Portuguese manager stripped the Frenchman off his captain band, telling him he will never lead the team again. Pogba was reported to be irritated by the development and he has made his intention of leaving the club known to the executive vice-chairman of the club, Ed Woodward. Mundo Deportivo reports that the Glazer family see the World Cup winner as their “Messi” and asset which will make it difficult for him to leave … [Read more...]

Pogba’s agent could stop United’s dream signing

Manchester United’s dream signing and Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt could end up not joining the Old Trafford side because of Mino Raiola, Paul Pogba’s agent. De Legt is being admired by Manchester United and they have muted having his signature in the summer but that could suffer a setback, knowing he shares same agent with the French midfielder. Raiola has not had a good history at United from the days of Alex Ferguson and the situation seem unmanaged with the controversies at the club involving former Juventus midfielder, Pogba. The Agent is of the opinion that his player is unfairly treated by the Red Devils and manager Jose Mourinho hence, having another player go the same direction could be impossible. Raiola is reported to be making move to end … [Read more...]

Why United should expect Pogba’s exit soon

Although calm has been returned to Manchester United after their 3-2 comeback win against Newcastle before the international break, controversial French midfielder Paul Pogba might still leave the club anytime soon. The former Juventus player had told the club’s executive vice-chairman of his intention to leave the club following his fallout with manager Jose Mourinho at the Old Trafford. The World Cup winner feels he is being unfairly treated by the manager after he was stripped off the captain band and told he will never captain the club again before the entire squad which includes younger players. The win before the international break had signalled the return of peace with reports that the Frenchman had words with the manager and gave him the tactical … [Read more...]