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Paul Pogba’s main problem at Manchester United is this, claims Martin Keown
PAUL POGBA is struggling at Manchester United, because he is ‘overplaying’.
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That is according to former Arsenal star-turned-pundit Martin Keown.
Manchester United forked out a world-record £89m when they brought Pogba back to Old Trafford in the summer.
However, he has failed to make an impact, netting just once in the Premier League.
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And Keown has pinpointed the Frenchman’s main problem.
“Did we really think that one player was going to make everything right again at Manchester United?,” Keown told the Daily Mail.
“I do feel there are signs of a very good player there but he is overplaying a little bit.
“He wants to be involved in everything. He's on the ball more and passing more than he was at Juventus at this stage last season.
Martin Keown has pinpointed Paul Pogba's main problem
“Maybe he was a bit more of an impact player at Juventus, and his role was more structured and disciplined.
“We shouldn't be pointing the finger too much at him - he just needs to find the right balance to his play.”
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