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Jose Mourinho Claims Paul Pogba 'Isn't Happy' Playing With Teammate

Jose Mourinho Claims Paul Pogba 'Isn't Happy' Playing With Teammate

The Manchester United manager thinks he's unhappy playing with him.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Jose Mourinho believes Paul Pogba is unhappy playing alongside a certain member of the France national team.

Pogba returned to Manchester United in the summer of 2016 for a then-world record transfer, but this season he's really proved to be a commanding presence in the middle of the park with his creativity and ability to dictate play.

United drafted in Nemanja Matic from Chelsea in the transfer window, and he's forged a formidable partnership with Pogba. Though his injury in the Champions League has ruled him out for the foreseeable future.

While he's excelling for his club, Mourinho feels like the player isn't being properly utilised in the France set-up, even saying he's unhappy partnered with Blaise Matuidi.

Pogba and Matuidi speak with Patrice Evra (top). While warming up ahead of a France game (bottom). Image: PA

When asked about Pogba, Mourinho said: "He can make football history. He has talent," he told French outlet Telefoot via Metro.

United massively missed Pogba's influence in the engine room of the pitch on Saturday as they secured a point against Liverpool following the goalless draw.

Pogba limps off with a hamstring injury. Image: PA

Though with him in the side, Mourinho thinks it's a balance midfield. "We have the balance in midfield to occupy space better [this season]."

Before claiming 'he isn't happy' playing alongside the Juventus man.

"[Partnered] with Matuidi [in the France team], I think he isn't happy.'

Pogba and Matuidi celebrate together. Images: PA

So, Pogba is apparently unhappy paired with Matuidi in midfield. Interesting. Big claim.

Meanwhile, Didier Deschamps was without the services of Pogba for the recent World Cup qualifiers, though they still guaranteed their spot in the 2018 World Cup after beating Belarus 2-1 at the Stade de France, last Tuesday

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Topics: Paul Pogba, Jose Mourinho, Manchester United, France