Mou Challenges Pogba to Channel World Cup Form at United

Jose Mourinho has pointedly urged Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba to "understand why" he was one of the stars of France's World Cup triumph.


Speaking at his first news conference of United's pre-season tour of the United States, Mourinho confirmed he passed on congratulations to Pogba and hailed his performances during the latter stages of the competition.

The United boss now hopes the club's record signing has the awareness to bring this form into the Premier League.

"I hope that he understands why he was very good," Mourinho said.

"I think that's the point about his performance level and his contribution to a winning team – for him to understand why he was so good, especially in the second part of the competition.

"In the quarter-finals, semi-finals and final he was absolutely brilliant."

"The future for [Pogba] in the French national team, among that fantastic group of players, can only be brilliant."