José Mourinho continues bizarre and divisive power-play over Pogba | Barney Ronay

22 February 2018 12:04
United manager’s omission of the France midfielder from the starting XI suggests their relationship is still subject to urbulenceWell, we got there in the end. Grudgingly, belatedly and against the manager’s better judgment. But with 17 minutes gone in this Champions League first leg, on a breezy, boisterous night in Seville, José Mourinho found himself forced by circumstance and bad luck into playing his most talented midfielder in his favourite position.It is, of course, important not to be drawn too deeply into another Mourinho psychodrama. On a scale of one to Ramos the current half-glimpsed friction with Paul Pogba is hardly likely to rate a top-10 mention in the all-time annals of toxic José-dom. Related: Manchester United overrun by Sevilla but David de Gea’s saves ensure parity Related: José Mourinho questions focus on substitute Paul Pogba after Sevilla draw Continue readingreadfullarticle

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