The Frenchman has kept his place in the team despite his client’s claims that the player’s time was pretty much over at Old Trafford.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer talked up Paul Pogba’s qualities after his noteworthy display in the 3-2 win over Sheffield United.
Manchester United became only the fourth side in English top-flight history to record 10 consecutive away league wins as they yet again produced a turnaround.
Pogba was one of the driving forces behind that comeback. He gained possession back eight times, won three of his six aerial duels, had more touches of the ball (91) than any other player bar Alex Telles, and set up Anthony Martial’s goal.
Solskajer came under scrutiny for being reluctant to drop the Frenchman from his starting XI after Mino Raiola fueled his exit talks earlier this month, and the manager is happy to see the player silence those critics.
“Yeah, we made a decision,” Solskjaer told reporters when told he must be thrilled with the midfielder’s display, via Metro.
“Of course, we know his strength in the air as well, we knew he was going to be important for us on set plays and goal kicks and long kicks – and he won more or less every single header it seemed. And his vision and creativity of course we also want.
“So Paul’s responded really well to the work he’s been doing. He’s fit now and excellent performance.”
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