cyberman
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He wasn't though. He was questioning his ability as a top class defensive midfielder..he actually used those words..that's been a moot point since Paul has become an attacking midfielder as he always should have been.I thought his criticism was fair and balanced. He said quite clearly that Pogba has everything needed, right now, to be a top class attacking midfielder, and that he would have hated being up against him playing in that role. He also said that Pogba didn't have the defensive nous, the positional sense and ability to recognise danger, to be as effective in the deeper lying 'Pirlo' role.
This chimes with what many people have been saying here in the Cafe all season, and with the criticism levelled at Mourinho for his use of Pogba.
Consistency was always the problem with Paul but thats many big game since last Christmas alone when he's been the best midfielder, if not player, on the pitch.