Jesse Lingard on Pogba: Paul Pogba has been involved in seven goals in three games under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Manchester United are in fine form at the moment. Since the arrival of Ole Gunnar Solksjaer as the new boss, the side is yet to drop points in the league.
United have scored 12 goals in three league games, which include a 5-1 routing of Cardiff City. It was the first time when the side scored five league goals since Sir Alex’s farewell match in 2013.
Paul Pogba has stepped up brilliantly under Solskjaer. The French midfielder has been involved in seven of the 12 goals scored, and bagged consecutive braces against Huddersfield and Bournemouth last week.
Jesse Lingard, who has played with Paul Pogba for Manchester United’s youth teams, has now spoken about the difference he sees in the Frenchman under the new manager.
Jesse Lingard on Pogba:
The English attacker has stated that he could ‘definitely’ see the Pogba he used to know during his youth days at Manchester United.
“I can definitely, definitely, see the Paul I used to know,” said Lingard in an interview, as he talked about Manchester United’s performances under Solskjaer.
🔴 Since @ManUtd appointed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as manager:
⚽️ Most Goals:
🇫🇷 @PaulPogba🎯 Most Assists:
🇫🇷 @PaulPogba💥 Most Shots:
🇫🇷 @PaulPogba🥅 Most Shots On Target:
🇫🇷@PaulPogba👟 Most Touches:
🇫🇷 @PaulPogba💡 Most Chances Created:
🇫🇷 @PaulPogba pic.twitter.com/SK1hoj3EHm— SPORF (@Sporf) December 30, 2018
Magnificent performance from @paulpogba in this game. Not only has his passing been divine but he looks a constant threat now that the shackles are off this @ManUtd side.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 30, 2018
“I have seen him playing through the ranks and he is back to that player, the player we know.”
Lingard insisted that Pogba is enjoying the style of football Manchester United are playing under the Norwegian manager. “Paul’s enjoying his football,” said Lingard.
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“He’s playing in the role he likes to play in just inside, off the left. He has the freedom to make things happen. He has always got forward in that position and scored goals.”
It is no secret that Paul Pogba didn’t enjoy a healthy relationship with Jose Mourinho. The situation became worse after the duo was caught in an argument during a training session, a day after the side suffered a stunning defeat against Derby County.
Pogba against Bournemouth:
🔴 Most passes completed in opp. half (52)
🔴 Most passes completed in final third (25)
🔴 Most chances created (3)
🔴 Most shots (5)
🔴 Most shots on target (4)
🔴 Most goals (2)Signing off 2018 in style. ✨ [SQUAWKA] pic.twitter.com/afCOHVzg2B
— Man Utd Empire (@Empire_Mu) December 31, 2018
Pogba has already set a personal best for goals scored within a single Premier League campaign:
2016-17: ⚽️ 5 goals
2017-18: ⚽️ 6 goals
2018-19: ⚽️ 7 goalsThriving in his new role. [SQUAWKA] pic.twitter.com/1MKJ6nwJYs
— Man Utd Empire (@Empire_Mu) December 31, 2018
Paul Pogba openly criticised Jose Mouriho’s tactics in a mixed-zone interview, urging the side to attack at Old Trafford.
What next?
Manchester United will return to Premier League action on January 3 as they take on Newcastle United at St. James’ Park
