Former Manchester United star names Pogba's main weakness

Former Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre has shed light on why Paul Pogba hasn’t fulfilled his maximum potential.

Inconsistency is the problem that has held Paul Pogba back from reaching his full potential, says Mikael Silvestre.

The 28-year-old has often found himself on the receiving end of criticism for his displays at Manchester United following a then-world record transfer of €105 million from Juventus in 2016.

The last two seasons alone have been difficult. Pogba suffered long spells on the sidelines with injuries. In fact, he made just 16 Premier League appearances in 2019/20 and played 26 times last term.

But as Pogba enters the final 12 months of his Red Devils contract, the midfielder finished last season on a high note and has helped France reach the Euro 2020 knockout stages as Group F winners.

“The problem with Paul Pogba is the consistency – or lack of,” Silvestre told Ladbrokes.

“When he’s at the top of this game, his level is something else, but he finds it difficult to repeat that game after game.

“I look at it this way; he’s a world-class player, he’s got world-class attributes for sure. The question is, can he repeat it every three days? I’m not sure he can.

“He hasn’t done it for Man United, I’m not sure he can do it for France either.”

Silvestre, who played for United between 1999 and 2008, added on his fellow Frenchman: “I’m always happy to see him on the pitch for club or country because he’s been unlucky with injuries.

“The frustrating part is that we haven’t seen him reach his levels week-in, week-out.

“I don’t know whether it’s a psychological thing or a physical thing. I’m a Man United supporter and a France supporter, so I’m always hoping that whoever he represents, we see the best of him, because we saw against Germany just how much he can give to the team.”