Pogba thrives when he feels that players around him are at the same level. You can see that he trusts Bruno. Long may it continue, hopefully with a Matic replacement coming in.
Using a system to field your best and most expensive players isn’t exactly rocket science either though and the word on the street for ages was that Bruno would only be bought to replace Pogba if he was leaving. Pogbas injury and the fans revolt just forced the clubs hand. I’m not complaining at all, lots of times just throwing big name players into a lineup doesn’t guarantee you chemistry. I’m really glad it’s working out for us. I would also argue we need even more creativity in the squad. Havertz would be the perfect signing for attacking midfield and let us always have at least one very creative midfielder available even in an injury crisis but we won’t get him. I think if you really want to be successful when potentially generational players like that come on the market you need to just step in and do the deal and take it easier the following summer.Ole has to get credit for this.
His willingness to use a more attacking-minded formation with a double pivot of attacking players -- instead of the double pivot of defensive/holding players is what has allowed this partnership to develop.
Plus the ability to keep players motivated and happy. There was a glint and a smile in Pogba's eyes that was absent for a long time yesterday -- nevermind having players like a Martial pressing or tracking back.
Well. Twice Pogba put Bruno on position to shoot. One hit the post, and the other hit the net. It's much easier to work with a player that can appreciate your effort.Pogba thrives when he feels that players around him are at the same level. You can see that he trusts Bruno. Long may it continue, hopefully with a Matic replacement coming in.
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I’ve been using it for years, it’s the best football scores app there is imo. I couldn’t recommend it enough.Thanks for this. You gave me a new app to use. Been looking for a new one and this one is perfect.
Give it a restI want him to stay (Pogba) ONLY if he changes his attitude, commit to the club by signing a new deal and is 100% focused on the club.
My eyes...Pogba and Bruno sitting in a tree,
O-W-N-I-N-G,
First comes Paul,
Then comes Fernandes,
Then comes a trophy in the trophy cabinet.
Perfect-I-S-H.
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Like in most big games, I expect Ole to go 5 at back. That mitigates the need of having 2 defensive midfielders sitting.The signs are definitely promising. I do have some slight defensive concerns about it in the bigger games. I don’t think that is necessarily a personnel issue, but at least a structural one. I’d like to see Bruno start 10/15 yards further back in a double 8 with Pogba rather than as a 10.
My concern with Pogba defensively is not one of attitude or effort, I’ve said before that I just don’t think he’s particularly good at it. Every time I see him chasing after an opponent, I expect him to give away a foul. He isn’t a clean tackler at all. In some games, a proper 433 would be better for us.
Because it's actually different I think.One weird thing I noticed is that people are OK with Bruno giving the ball away. It’s usually justified under “he’s trying things” etc, but with Pogba people want him to “keep it simple and tidy”. It strikes me as weird because out of the two, for me, Pogba has better vision and is better on the ball despite being able to also contribute defensively
It’s great that they are developing an understanding and that it’s working for us. It’s good to have good players all over.
It is also the position of the pitch he loses the ball. Bruno doesnt lose the ball at the half way line. You will see he tries to make passes to feet when he is by the half way line. When he is in the final third, he loses the ball trying to make a pass rather than being caught holding the ball for too long.Because it's actually different I think.
Bruno tries things but he doesn't overcomplicate or do them for the sake of showing off his skills. He tries things to score goals. So when it doesn't work no one would have a problem.
Pogba sometime overcomplicates or shows off a bit and loses the ball. That's when people would have a problem with. If he loses the ball trying to make things no one would.
Another beautiful thing with Bruno is he plays actually pretty simple and safe. You'd never see him lose the ball or play a risky pass unnecessary. I don't know how but I've noticed most of the time when he risks a pass and loses possession we're in no danger of being countered and usually would take the ball back pretty soon. Maybe just pure luck or the team has trained for those situations, who knows.
Agreed.It is also the position of the pitch he loses the ball. Bruno doesnt lose the ball at the half way line. You will see he tries to make passes to feet when he is by the half way line. When he is in the final third, he loses the ball trying to make a pass rather than being caught holding the ball for too long.
THis was the criticism towards Pogba before, he used to lose the ball in dangerous areas.
Since hes been back, he has been much better.
I think he is an intelligent and seldom takes wayward shots, he had rather setup someone in a better position. When it falls to him in a good position, he will shoot and score.The only issue that I see in this partnership is less willingness from Pogba to shoot when he has the opportunity. He looks to set up Bruno or others every time. He is not the default set piece taker either. Hope he takes the initiative and starts scoring soon.
I think this is why it is imperative for us to sign a proper DM to deputize, compete with and eventually replace Matic. When you have Pogba and Bruno in midfield creating for a world class front three that scores goals for fun I don't think it really matters whether you are playing City or Sheffield, of course you apply more conservative tactics but that team is good enough to go toe to toe with the best in the league in my opinion.The signs are definitely promising. I do have some slight defensive concerns about it in the bigger games. I don’t think that is necessarily a personnel issue, but at least a structural one. I’d like to see Bruno start 10/15 yards further back in a double 8 with Pogba rather than as a 10.
My concern with Pogba defensively is not one of attitude or effort, I’ve said before that I just don’t think he’s particularly good at it. Every time I see him chasing after an opponent, I expect him to give away a foul. He isn’t a clean tackler at all. In some games, a proper 433 would be better for us.
little wonder he’s popular with the players. Inspirational character, yet quick to avoid self praise and spread appreciation for others.Not only a great player, but a brilliant guy:
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I think that the club needs to be very aggressive in securing Pogbas future this summer.Huge transfer deals may not take place this summer and players would probably want financial security by signing good contracts with the clubs that they are playing for.The club needs to entice a Pogba with a huge deal to get him tied up for the next 4-5 years..,.Martial,Rashford,Mason,Bruno will all be around for a while....Now it’s time for the club to secure Pogbas future..,,It's time to feel smug and bullish. Best midfield combo in the League, and maybe in the world. Any team has better?
Hopefully we're able to see them together for at least another 3 years.
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I think he's just hungry for Club level success. He's a world class player in a team struggling to get Top 4. If I were him (taking off my red-tinted glasses), I'd wait to see how ambitious the Club with next transfers. If the Club start penny pinching, he'd say au revoir, and I won't blame him even a bit.I think that the club needs to be very aggressive in securing Pogbas future this summer.Huge transfer deals may not take place this summer and players would probably want financial security by signing good contracts with the clubs that they are playing for.The club needs to entice a Pogba with a huge deal to get him tied up for the next 4-5 years..,.Martial,Rashford,Mason,Bruno will all be around for a while....Now it’s time for the club to secure Pogbas future..,,