Football News - Robert Pires: Paul Pogba is United's main man because he is playing without fear
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Updated 05/03/2019 at 10:05 GMT
Robert Pires believes World Cup winner Paul Pogba is producing his true ability under Manchester United interim coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Paul Pogba and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
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Arsenal Premier League winner Pires - a key member of the French side that won the World Cup in 1998 and Euro 2000 - believes Pogba has been given a new lease of life since Jose Mourinho was sacked by United in December.
The £89m signing from Juventus has been deployed in a more offensive role with United enjoying a 15-match unbeaten run to hoist themselves into the frame for a top-four finish this term.
"I think Paul is the best player at United and has always had the potential to become the best midfielder in the world. Pogba has played very well and been almost unstoppable since Solskjaer arrived at the club," said Pires.
"He has been given more freedom, he's encouraged to take more risks without fear and is playing further up the pitch.
He's a very good athlete and it's not surprising to see him play like this when he is allowed to do so. It's difficult to understand why (Jose) Mourinho limited him so much when it's clear to everyone how many attributes he has.
"He is an all-round midfielder who is also a leader in the dressing room.
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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger and former player Robert Pires during training
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I don't think Manchester United fans need to worry about Paul Pogba leaving the club. I think there was a time when he was eyeing a move to Barcelona and I wouldn't be surprised if his agent still is, but the best thing Pogba could do would be to stay at Manchester United.
"I think he can continue to improve so much more at a club where he has stability and can be the main man on and off the pitch."
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