Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will add "nothing" to the Red Devils side when he returns from injury, according to former Chelsea hero Joe Cole. Pogba is nearing a comeback after two-and-a-half months out with a thigh injury. But Cole says the Frenchman's time at Old Trafford is coming to an end.
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He said on BT Sport Score: "I don’t think Pogba adds anything to this side. His race is run at Man United.
"Ever since Bruno Fernandes walked through the door, I think he’s just a percentage better than Pogba in all areas and there’s only room for one of them in the team because of egos.
"So I think his time is done. He needs a new challenge. But I’m a big fan of Bruno Fernandes."
United's midfield is an area which has faced a lot of criticism this season.
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"McTominay I like but there needs to be something else, a different ingredient in there.
"I can’t have that Bruno Fernandes isn’t the man. Playing in this deeper role I think he’s pressed well, he’s looked to probe.
"But I think the problem with Man United fans is they’re judging it on the great teams they’ve had in the past. This is a new generation, this is a new team, and I think today they’ve looked okay.
"I think there needs to be someone else in there to push them [McTominay and Fred] and also to compliment the balance in there."
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