Man Utd: Fernandes hails link play with Pogba and Cavani
Throughout his time at Manchester United, Paul Pogba has occupied a variety of different positions. A midfielder by trade, he’s also been used on the wing and at centre-back throughout his time at Old Trafford. And, following Raphael Varane’s injury, he could be set for a prolonged period in the latter area.
Manchester United signed Pogba back in the summer transfer window of 2016 believing he’d the answer to their midfield issues.
But, five years on, and the jury remains out on the France international.
Over the past year, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has appeared reluctant to play Pogba in a flat midfield two alongside either Fred, Scott McTominay or Nemanja Matic.
Instead, that’s meant the 28-year-old being used in the offensive areas.
That’s more of a hindrance than a help, especially given the vast attacking talent Solskjaer currently has at his disposal.
So, in the wake of Varane’s injury, it now begs the question: Is now the time to trial him at the back instead?
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