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Man United star Paul Pogba praises Zlatan Ibrahimovic: We try this all the time
PAUL POGBA is only too happy to help out Manchester United team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
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The Swede made headlines yesterday as he came off the bench to score the winner in Manchester United's 2-1 FA Cup win over Blackburn.
With the scores level at half-time, Jose Mourinho introduced Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba in the second half and their influence proved decisive against the Championship outfit.
Ibrahimovic, who scored his 24th goal of the season, was assisted by the Frenchman with a brilliant lofted ball.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored his 24th goal of the season yesterday evening
I try to help the team as much as possible. When I see [Ibrahimovic's] movement I can pass him the ball
Mourinho's summer signings have linked up well this season and Pogba says his team-mate's movement off the ball makes it easier for him to pick out passes.
Pogba told BT Sport: “I try to help the team as much as possible. When I see [Ibrahimovic's] movement I can pass him the ball.
Paul Pogba provided the assist for Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates netting the winner against Blackburn
"We try all the time, sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t but that is what we are trying to do. Today it worked and I am happy with that.”
Following their win at Ewood Park, Mourinho's men will now play Chelsea in the quarter-final at Stamford Bridge on March 11.
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