Man Utd manager Solskjaer: Pogba can excel in sitting role

Football
12 Aug 2019 • 6:34 AM MYT
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was delighted with Paul Pogba's display in Sunday's 4-0 win over Chelsea at Old Trafford.

Pogba played as a sitting midfielder in a 4-2-3-1 system and finished the game with two assists.

Speaking after the match, Solskjaer said: "I think Paul can do many jobs. He can do the attacking midfield job.

"Today, he was more of the link player and when you've got [Victor] Lindelof, Maguire and [David] De Gea at the back, you can play like that.

"He was asked to play that sitting role and he had to do lots of running in the first half, but we're fit and he's fit. That third goal is a fantastic pass and the run for the fourth - I just wanted him to go all then way and open his legs and finish it himself.

"Ive always said he's a top lad and is such a professional. He loves playing football. He grows more at Old Trafford. He's a World Cup winner and there's no point of letting yourself down on the pitch. He lost it a few times but it doesn't matter."