Will we see a new mature Pogba in the new season?

[golden_blunder]

the World Cup has had him produce mature, disciplined performances which has driven his team to now win the WC. Will we see him continue this form for United?

Sneaking suspicion that we may see 3 weeks now of Madrid, Barca and Juventus sniffing around

 

[golden_blunder]

Oh and congratulations Paul Pogba!

 

[Harry190]

They had a crisis meeting after the Australia game. He responded well to it.

 

[FreakyJim]

If he has someone like Kante and Matuidi doing the defensive work - sure.

 

[MrSingh2002]

Paul Pogba.... coming back to Manchester as a world cup winner.

No chance.

 

[Swearing Budgie]

He'll be off, won't he?

I really hope not.

 

[DevilRed]

Feel like he is fully committed to the club and if injury free will have a massive season for us.

 

[el3mel]

He'll come on fire next season. Can't wait.

World Champion.

 

[Zoo]

If he has someone like Kante and Matuidi doing the defensive work - sure.

Pogba has done so much defensive work himself this tournament.

It’s just about finding the balance, I think Fred is going to help a lot as he is a high energy player which will help both Pogba and Matic.

 

[Irrational.]

I hope so. This tournament has transformed him. Hopefully Fred will allow him to thrive in much the same way that Kante has.

 

[Damien]

Think the signing of Fred will help.

 

[redom]

If he has someone like Kante and Matuidi doing the defensive work - sure.

He's had to do his fair share of defensive work, especially in these last 2 games, and he's still been able to influence the game in an attacking sense too, no excuses really.

 

[FootballHQ]

Mourinho needs to build midfield and more important gameplan around him next season.

Also needs to sign Mbappe to chase down those passes....

 

[bdecuc]

He'll be off, won't he?

I really hope not.

Still fear it. Hopefully not now.

 

[AgentP]

He'll be full of confidence and maybe even Jose will try more to play to Pogba's strengths now that he has shown his class.

 

[roonster09]

If he has someone like Kante and Matuidi doing the defensive work - sure.

That's a myth. Pogba has covered lot of distance and was involved in more defensive work than Matuidi and after finals probably more than Kante too if we go per game as Kante played one game more.

Pogba had a brilliant allround world cup, both defensively and in creating chances and spreading play. From 50th min, Kante was subbed out and it didn't stop Pogba playing as good as he was.

 

[charlenefan]

Question is do we want to see a disciplined Pogba at Man Utd, he's been excellent in this WC but he's certainly played with the hand break on while we've been building to give him a free role

 

[Hostekule]

Griezmann, amongst others in the France squad, has criticized Pogba for his positioning and tendency to over complicate play, and he's taken it to heart. Hopefully he can keep the same focus going into our season.

 

[AgentP]

Still fear it. Hopefully not now.

He's worth 250m now

 

[Dec9003]

We can only hope so. He's often said himself though that he plays a different role for United, perhaps Mourinho will respond in kind and change what he's asking Pogba to do?

 

[Igor Drefljak]

Just don't think he's in a setup here with the style of football that suits him.

 

[Coxy]

It depends on Jose and his tactics. This is the Pogba we saw at Juventus. How do we unlock that? Jose

 

[Jazz]

Mourinho needs to gain his trust back. That's all it is. Pogba isn't a difficult person. We're not talking about a narcissistic Neymar here.
He's an easy personality to get the best out of. Jose needs to put his fecking ego in a box and work with the player, not try to undermine him or play stupid mind games.

 

[Murder on Zidane's Floor]

Could go one of two ways and I hope this pushes him to duplicate the success domestically.

Well done Paul, great tournament.

 

[Brwned]

Don't think his performances have anything to do with maturity. More about relative quality. He isn't relied upon to do everything at France in the way he is at United. He has the skill to do it all but he doesn't seem to relish the responsibility. Much better in a limited role.

If Sanchez can take on the creative burden that Griezmann does then it'll make a huge difference. I think we can put to bed this idea that he's lazy, at least. It's not that he does too little it's that he tries to do too much.

 

[Jazz]

Mourinho needs to gain his trust back. That's all it is. Pogba isn't a difficult person. We're not talking about a narcissistic Neymar here.
He's an easy personality to get the best out of. Jose needs to put his fecking ego in a box and work with the player, not try to undermine him or play stupid mind games.

Edit - Also to say, footballers are spoilt little bastards nowadays, but even they need to be able to trust in the person leading them i.e. the manager. Otherwise you get feck all good performance from them.

 

[Canagel]

Sign Kante, Matuidi, Griezmann and Mbappe. Job done.

 

[Joseunited]

He'll be full of confidence, It's up to Mourinho not to bolocks it up.

 

[DWelbz19]

He wasn’t ‘immature’ last season. He had some poor games that was totally blown out of proportion by the media and Mourinho being Mourinho and getting the hump with his best player and benching him for totally inferior footballers.

6 goals and 10 assists from central midfield last season - with some excellent performances in big games. Arsenal and City away instantly come to mind. I think he was quite good against Tottenham at home too.

He just has these bizarre double standards and overblown expectations thrust upon him.

 

[Sterling Archer]

France did well once Pogba stopped d*cking around with the ball .

For all the talk of dislike of Jose's game plan , it's a pretty similar tactical plan that sees France win. Wonder if that will change Pogbas perspective

 

[ha_rooney]

I hope so. He’s shown this tournament what he’s capable of on a consistent basis & he’s played with maturity.

But it also helps when he has forward players with pace & movement.

 

[Robbie Boy]

Oh and congratulations Paul Pogba!

Go Pogba!

 

[OnlyTwoDaSilvas]

I can't see him leaving, not this summer anyway. No one around could really afford him right now. If he wants out, he'd have to run his contract right down or a another club would need to bend us over with a lowball offer when he's got just 12 months left. 2 years in to a 5 year deal, playing a key role in winning the World Cup, and given the way the market has become more and more ridiculous since he signed for us, he's worth double what we signed him for at this very moment.

 

[fergosaurus]

The signs are good, World Cup winner, arguably player of the tournament, shown maturity and tactical discipline. I think this will be the making of him and he'll really push on and fulfill his potential.

 

[Kag]

He wasn’t ‘immature’ last season. He had some poor games that was totally blown out of proportion by the media and Mourinho being Mourinho and getting the hump with his best player and benching him for totally inferior footballers.

6 goals and 10 assists from central midfield last season - with some excellent performances in big games. Arsenal and City away instantly come to mind. I think he was quite good against Tottenham at home too.

He just has these bizarre double standards and overblown expectations thrust upon him.

Pretty much.

 

[TheReligion]

I can't see him leaving, not this summer anyway. No one around could really afford him right now. If he wants out, he'd have to run his contract right down or bend us over with a lowball offer when he's got just 12 months left. 2 years in to a 5 year deal, playing a key role in winning the World Cup, and given the way the market has become more and more ridiculous since he signed for us, he's worth double what we signed him for at this very moment.

Exactly.

The player only leaves if United say so.

 

[Mainoldo]

Barcelona or Madrid will. Happy for Pogba.

 

[TheReligion]

France did well once Pogba stopped d*cking around with the ball .

For all the talk of dislike of Jose's game plan , it's a pretty similar tactical plan that sees France win. Wonder if that will change Pogbas perspective

Good point. Not sure why people can't see this? France do whatever it takes to win, ugly or not.

The only person holding Pogba back is himself.

 

[Feed Me]

Barcelona or Madrid will. Happy for Pogba.

Behave.

 

[TheReligion]

Barcelona or Madrid will. Happy for Pogba.

Silly post and WUM.

You should get called out on rubbish like this.