Paul Pogba NOT world class 'in any shape or form', says former Man Utd coach Meulensteen

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has come under fire this season, with many criticising Frenchman for his poor performances. midfielder’s displays at centre of park have been characterised as tired and unimpressive, with Man United fans and pundits asking for player to be dropped in favour of new signing Donny van de Beek. 27-year-old was also responsible for giving away penalty in Man United’s 0-1 loss to Arsenal at home over weekend. w, former Man United coach Rene Meulensteen has slammed player, with 56-year-old claiming that midfielder isn’t world-class.

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Pogba value drop: Rene Meulensteen criticises midfielder

Many regard Paul Pogba to be one of game’s best midfielders, with player’s box to box ability and passing range ored by fans. However, former Man United coach Rene Meulensteen believes that Paul Pogba is t world-class “in any shape or form”. Meulensteen, who served as Sir Alex Ferguson’s right-hand man at Man United, explained that while a player can have all talent in world, it is important to work hard along with it.

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Talking about Paul Pogba, Rene Meulensteen said that Frenchman doesn’t work hard eugh, as he called midfielder 'too slow'. Speaking to Stium Astro, former Dutch footballer pointed out that re is urgency in Paul Pogba’s game, as he said that his laboured displays allow or teams to take vant of situation. While discussing Paul Pogba, Rene Meulensteen also talked about how he doesn’t feel that player is world-class.

coach mitted that several players in past and present have deserved accole of being called world-class. However, 56-year-old while referring to Paul Pogba conceded that player doesn’t deserve tag because he hasn’t lived up to expectations. Rene Meulensteen asked fans to expect more from Man United midfielder as he explained that player will perform up to expectations only when he starts working hard on field.

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Former coach suggests ways to improve Pogba stats

midfielder has me a poor start to league season, with Pogba failing to register a goal or assist in six Premier League appearances. Man United player has also been dropped in several games, with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer preferring players like Fred, Scott McTominay and Nemanja Matic for midfield stability. Talking about 27-year-old’s poor start to season, Rene Meulensteen suggested ways to get best out of midfielder.

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coach expounded that Pogba used to play in a very experienced and well set up team during his time at Juventus, which used to have strong personalities and leers. Meulensteen conceded that Man United don’t have such leers in ir squ right w, which is affecting Pogba’s performances. Dutchman appeared to criticise Solskjaer's tactics, as he asked Pogba to play between lines and pockets, where he can do most dam. In conclusion, former Man United coach explained that Paul Pogba currently plays in areas where he gets crowded out, where opposition players nick ball off him too often.

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