Paul Pogba comments on Mourinho: Pogba reflected on the game against Bournemouth and also talked about the former manager.
Manchester United registered their third consecutive victory under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as they defeated Bournemouth 4-1.
Paul Pogba put forward a dominant performance again as he bagged two goals and a assist in the match, and was adjudged the man of the match. The midfielder has been involved in 7 goals in the last three games under Solskjaer.
He opened the goalscoring, and soon doubled the lead for Manchester United in the first half. In the second half, Pogba gave a brilliant assist to Lukaku, who has had a significant goal-drought this season.
After the game, Pogba talked about his performance and the difference in playing style.
Paul Pogba comments on Mourinho:
Pogba stated that the side still has a long way to go in the season. Manchester United are currently sixth in the Premier League table, but reduced the gap with fifth-placed Arsenal to three points.
“Obviously we needed the win and we had a great performance as well so we’re coming back, but we still have a long way to go,” said Pogba.
Same applies to @paulpogba. Even though players will never consciously not try, however much they may hate the manager, the improvement that comes with contentment both on and off the field makes a marked difference.
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) December 30, 2018
Pogba, “We still won some games with the old manager, but we are more offensive now. We have a more attacking style.”
— Chris Winterburn (@cmwinterburn) December 30, 2018
The midfielder stated that Manchester United should be at the ‘top of the league.’ “We are Manchester United and we need to be at the top of the league.
“A football team needs to enjoy playing football.”
Paul Pogba is the King Midas of football now. Everything he touches seems to turn into gold.
— Jonas Giæver (@CheGiaevara) December 30, 2018
Paul Pogba’s game by numbers vs. Bournemouth:
100% tackles won
2nd most touches (110)
most final third passes (33)
most shots (5)
most shots on target (4)
most key passes (3)
most goals (2)
1 assistDirectly involved in 7 goals in his last 3 games. 😱😱😱 pic.twitter.com/49nYiTpc6q
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) December 30, 2018
On being asked about the major differences between playing under the former and current management, Pogba admitted that United have turned into a more attacking team.
“We still won some games with the old manager, but we are more offensive now. We have a more attacking style.
Pogba: “We won games with the old manager but it is a different style of playing now as we are more offensive and create more chances. That is how we want to play.” #mulive
— utdreport (@utdreport) December 30, 2018
.@paulpogba: Man of the match – @ManUtd vs Bournemouth
Having earned his first perfect 10 rating as a Manchester United player last time out Pogba has his second in the space of four days.
Rating 10
Goals 2
Assists 1
Shots (OT) 4(4)
Key Passes 3https://t.co/L6KQP08ht4 #MUNBOU pic.twitter.com/t8CO46gQSD— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) December 30, 2018
“We still want to improve and there is a long way to go.”
What next?
Manchester United returns to the Premier League action on January 2 when they take on Newcastle United.
