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TAKING THE MIK

John Obi Mikel trolls Paul Pogba by posting video of the Chelsea man nut-megging Frenchman with cheeky backheel

Manchester United midfielder will want to forget the moment he was embarrassed by the Nigerian

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HE may be the most expensive footballer of all time - but he's also the man that got nut-megged by a John Obi Mikel backheel.

Paul Pogba completed his £100milion return to Old Trafford from Juventus earlier this week.

 Pogba was made to look ridiculous by the Nigerian
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Pogba was made to look ridiculous by the NigerianCredit: Reuters
 Mikel is hardly renowned for flashy play
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Mikel is hardly renowned for flashy playCredit: Times News Group Ltd

And Chelsea midfielder Mikel is delighted to see him back in the Premier League, tweeting the message: "Welcome back to the @ @ - looking forward to facing you again my friend".

But attached to the kind message was a video that will give Pogba nightmares.

 Pogba was in action for France when he was embarrassed by Mikel
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Pogba was in action for France when he was embarrassed by MikelCredit: Getty Images

Mikel - hardly known for his tricks - executes an outrageous backheel pass which goes straight through the £100m man's legs.

Pogba, in action for France against Nigeria, looks shell-shocked - and frankly so does Mikel.

New Chelsea man N'Golo Kante will probably be first choice in Mikel's position at the Bridge this season - but should the Nigerian play it'll be interesting to see if he tries the same thing.

United face Bournemouth on Sunday when they return to Premier League action.

Jose Mourinho is eyeing up moves for Leonardo Bonucci and Raphael Varane as he looks to strengthen his centre-back options going into the new season.

 

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