Vieira and Keane agree Pogba falling short for Man Utd after 5-star France performance | OneFootball

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·16 June 2021

Vieira and Keane agree Pogba falling short for Man Utd after 5-star France performance

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Patrick Vieira and Roy Keane agree that Paul Pogba has failed to repeat his France form as a Manchester United player.

Pogba was impressive for Les Bleus in their Euros victory over Germany last night.


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Former United captain Keane said on ITV: "Listen we keep talking about Paul Pogba. There's no doubt he's a talented boy. I still want more from him, particularly when he's playing for Manchester United.

"No doubt he's surrounded by probably better players and he's more comfortable in that environment with the French team. He plays on the left side and slots in.

"A talented player. But for me, I want more, particularly for Manchester United. But he'll still have an impact in this competition."

Former Arsenal and France captain Vieira concedes there is a question mark over his contrasting displays for club and country.

He said: "There's a question about the performance he has with Manchester United - the ones he has for the French national team are much much better.

"I think maybe the system; maybe he feels more comfortable in the French system than in Manchester. Obviously he's a leader and an important player. When he's in Manchester he has to take responsibility as well."

Keane added: "I think when he's with United, he maybe doesn't take responsibility, maybe there's too much responsibility or maybe there's not enough players around him who can take responsibility.

"I know with France he is sharing this kind of responsibility with other players around. Maybe in Manchester (he is) isolated too much and maybe this is why he is feeling more pressure.

"Obviously there is a difference between the Pogba we know with France and the one we know at United."

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