Paul Pogba has become the perfect link with his ability to pass the ball accurately and create mutations in high positions. He brought midfield versatility to the French team. Pogba has shown his comfort with the ball. No more worrying about defensive duties at the back. Therefore, Pogba has many opportunities to cause difficulties for the opponent’s defense. In the 2018 World Cup, in the French team, Pogba was also one of the best players thanks to his solid defense. Therefore, thanks to Deschamps’ support and free play plan, Pogba of the French team always flies higher than Manchester United.

Why does Paul Pogba play better in France?
Manchester United fans always wonder, why is Pogba at Old Trafford always less convincing than Pogba in the Les Bleus shirt? Pogba is still himself, and the answer comes from external factors. Benzema may score many goals, but Pogba is France’s best player from the beginning of the EURO 2020 journey until now. He truly deserved the word “world class” in the group stage win over Germany and the draw with Portugal.

Pogba is calm, commands the midfield, competes strongly, dribbles gracefully and finishes dangerously. Not in the three group stage matches of this EURO period, since the 2018 World Cup under Deschamps, “Pog-boom” has transformed like that. According to Statsbomb, the Man United star leads the way in terms of passing and dribbling forward when “Les Bleus” has quick attacks, leaving opponents unable to react in time. Pogba excelled through accurate long vertical passes, allowing speedy French strikers Mbappe and Griezmann to run down and close to the opponent’s goal.

Paul Pogba has teammates who play very well in France
On France’s journey to winning the 2018 World Cup, Argentina, Uruguay, Belgium and Croatia all failed to lock down Pogba. That’s exactly the performance Pogba showed against Bulgaria. And in the context of Euro 2020, there are only a few days left to kick off. The French team has perfect balance, Pogba no longer has to worry about interception. When there is a very stable Kante covering the back. At that time, number 6 of “Les Bleus” can freely show off his best qualities.

Manchester United is different from the French team in that Pogba is not given really clear responsibilities. Sometimes, he doesn’t have to take responsibility like Bruno. Sometimes we have to shoulder all the responsibilities from blocking to keeping pace. Besides, in the MU midfield right now, only Bruno can take responsibility next to Pogba. In the national team, Pogba still plays in the 4-2-3-1 formation like what he played at Man United.

However, the person playing with him right now in the middle of the field is Kante. France’s 30 unbeaten matches with this couple on the field is the clearest proof. Kante is the type of player who can help an average team control the midfield. Pogba doesn’t have to worry about interceptions and has complete confidence in his teammates.

Paul Pogba is a midfielder who can play freely
At Manchester United, despite having great respect for Fred, Matic or McTominay. But if he had to choose a partner, Pogba would point his finger at Kante . When Kante can accept 2 opposing players in the midfield. Pogba is naturally more free and has the right to come forward to perform his skills. At Manchester United, no one can touch this task of Bruno.

Right from the time of building the squad to conquer the 2018 World Cup, Deschamps identified Pogba as the only person in the midfield who can play freely. The captain of the “Goloa Rooster” believed and was rewarded. During the EURO 2016 runner-up and 2018 World Cup champion campaign, Pogba missed exactly 1 match. During his 5 years at MU, Pogba lost a lot of his fiery image at Juventus largely for these reasons.

At Manchester United, Pogba is the brightest person in his position. But that’s not the case with the French team. Deschamps always has 1-2 options to replace Pogba. So this midfielder is also under more pressure to shine. Under Ole Solskjaer’s hands, Pogba, except when injured, is the main player by default. Finally, there is the attitude of the teachers. Mourinho is too harsh, Solsa is gentle. Deschamps is a rational and flexible person, he knows how to adjust and soothe Pogba when needed. Enough to make this midfielder feel respected. Along with the need for effort, responsibility and responsibility are given.