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Jose Mourinho: This is what Paul Pogba needs after Man United’s win over Fenerbahce
JOSE MOURINHO insists Paul Pogba still needs time to adapt after the midfielder starred in Manchester United’s 4-1 win over Fenerbahce.
Jose Mourinho wants Paul Pogba to be given more time
Pogba opened the scoring from the spot, before he grabbed United’s third with a 30-yard strike.
Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard also scored for Manchester United, while Robin van Persie grabbed a consolation for Fenerbahce in the second half.
And despite seeing an impressive performance from Pogba, Mourinho insists the 23-year-old still needs more time.
Two days ago [against Liverpool] he was the worst player in the Premier League and 48 hours later he is phenomenal,” Mourinho said.
Paul Pogba scored his first against Fenerbahce from the penalty spot
"He needs time. I was in Italy, I know Italian football.
“To be in Italy for four or five years and come back I was not expecting it to be a click of the fingers for intensity.
“He needs time."