Manchester United: Paul Pogba is stuck in his own ‘little fantasy world’, claims Paul Scholes
The French midfielder has been linked with a move to Real Madrid after a turbulent season at Old Trafford
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Your support makes all the difference.Paul Scholes believes Paul Pogba is stuck in his own “little fantasy world” and criticised the Manchester United star for “thinking he’s the best.”
The French midfielder has struggled to show his true potential on a consistent basis as United have languished outside the top four throughout the season, with David De Gea's costly error vs Chelsea in Sunday's 1-1 draw their latest setback.
And with speculation of a move to Real Madrid, Scholes has vented his frustration at the current situation.
He said: “There’s confusion in midfield. Is Pogba going to stay or go?
“In years gone by, United have lost top players and it didn’t really affect them. You think of Roy Keane going, David Beckham, Cristiano [Ronaldo] going, [Ruud] van Nistelrooy. All top, top players leaving the club.
“We all know Paul, we talk about potential, but he’s 26 years of age, he’s got to start producing it week in week out.
“You’re going to be losing a player who you know can be world class.
“He could be a player who needs a Bryan Robson or a Roy Keane next to him just to give him a little rollicking every now and then.
“If he doesn’t get that he just carries on in his own little fantasy world, thinking he’s the best.”
With just two games remaining, United are three points outside the top four, with an inferior goal difference to fourth-placed Chelsea.
It likely leaves Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side requiring wins against Huddersfield and Cardiff or no Champions League football next season.
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