Mourinho Says World Record Signing Pogba Would Make An Excellent Center Back

Mourinho Says World Record Signing Pogba Would Make An Excellent Center Back

Posted by Sylvester on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 0

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These are early days but Manchester United’s world record signing, Paul Pogba has not yet shown any sign of beginning to repay his massive 89 million transfer fee.

It has not helped that United head coach, Jose Mourinho seems unsure of which position is a perfect fit for the Frenchman.
Mourinho has dismissed comments on his underperformance but admitted that the player would excel in a new role.

“He can play in so many positions. The problem is not the position. The problem is not the tactical system.

“The problem is, in my opinion, somebody that comes from a different style of football and needs this time to be at his best level in football that is really difficult to play, especially for midfield players.”

He added: “I think it is really difficult to play or adapt from different realities, but he is a phenomenal player. He has unbelievable potential.

“He has years and years to develop his game, so that expectation and investment from the club is based on that — a super player for the next seven or eight years.”

“With the quality of his pass, with his aerial game, with his agility in such a big body, for his defensive side of the game, coming from the back with the ball, he would be a phenomenal central defender, too,” he said.