What Jose Mourinho told Manchester United players about Paul Pogba and his Old Trafford future
United boss Mourinho exerted his authority as he delivered his message at Carrington on Tuesday morning
AT Manchester United's Carrington training base on Tuesday morning, Jose Mourinho gathered his players to deliver a message of authority.
Paul Pogba's lack of presence at the meeting was pertinent to Mourinho's speech, as he told the squad that no individual is bigger than Manchester United.
It followed news from the United boss that Pogba would never wear the captain's armband again.
This power play comes just three days after the pair's latest bust-up.
Pogba, 25, enraged the Portuguese boss when he decided to voice his opinions on United's style following Saturday's 1-1 draw with Wolves.
World Cup winner Pogba said: “When we are at home we should attack, attack, attack. That’s Old Trafford. We are here to attack.
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"I think teams are scared when they see Man United attacking and attacking. That was our mistake today.”
When the club record signing was then asked what is stopping the team from attacking more he replied: “I can’t tell you because I’m a player. It’s not me.”
SunSport revealed this morning that Pogba's words came just moments after Mourinho had given the midfielder a dressing room dressing down.
The Frenchman lost possession at Old Trafford which led to the newly-promoted side's equaliser.
Mourinho was furious, telling the player he needed to concentrate more and those mistakes were putting mistakes were putting the spotlight on United's uncertain start to the new season.
Pogba responded and Mourinho now wants to sell him in January.