Tallis
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That’s a reasonable take. Most seem to be on either extreme.Ole's press conference for the Young Boys game was very interesting on this point.
He mentions that it's now up to the group to show that we can win things, when asked about Pogba signing an extension.
Clearly Paul wants to win leagues and the UCL - which honestly, United didn't give him a chance to do before this.
He had 2 seasons with Jose where he didn't understand what the manager was doing to United as a club and the way we are supposed to play.
Ole came.in and he carried us for 4 months before he ran out of steami. Was injured for 75% of the next season, and then 30% of Ole's third one. Was perhaps our best player after Bruno and Shaw last season. (It's been 8-9 months of very consistent performances).
Now is his last season on his original contract. He has the best chance of winning something since he came. So if United can do that, I don't see him going anywhere for the next few seasons.
I thought the Newcastle game was as good as I have seen him play. He put in the defensive work and even though he gave the ball away few times and had people run away from him, I think that’s ok and the most we can reasonably expect from Pogba. He is never going to be a superstar defensive player but if he can put in the work, then his passing, progression and cutting edge will make up for it.