The French maestro’s personality now seems so reassuring for United that previous suspicion of it looks madness
On nights like this it makes no sense at all to think a manager would not search high and low for the key to Paul Pogba and then turn it to the fullest degree. The slow-burning intensity of this FA Cup tie was wrapped up in the chasing and harrying, the bundling challenges and hopeful pot-shots, until Pogba suddenly elevated himself, the game, and Manchester United’s vibrant Cup run.
In a 14-minute spell at the end of the first half they carved out an unassailable lead thanks to the blend of vision, technical precision and physical force that is Pogba at his swaggering best. First, the cross: Ander Herrera set off on a sudden sprint up the right, anticipating that United might be about to unleash an invaluable weapon. Pogba with the ball at his feet on his current form always presents the possibility of a stirring touch.
Written by Amy Lawrence at Stamford Bridge
This news first appeared on https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2019/feb/18/paul-pogba-manchester-united-chelsea-fa-cup-vision-precision under the title “Vision plus precision – a swaggering Paul Pogba slices through Chelsea | Amy Lawrence”. Bolchha Nepal is not responsible or affiliated towards the opinion expressed in this news article.
