Don't be too quick to criticize Paul Pogba!

(Baonghean.vn) - After every unsuccessful match for MU, the public's criticism falls on Paul Pogba. Some 'Red Devils' fans even express outrage, calling Pogba's transfer from Juventus to Old Trafford the 'scam of the century'. Does the French midfielder deserve such criticism? It's too early to make such judgments about a star like Paul Pogba.

First of all, although he had played a few matches for MU under Sir Alex Ferguson, the Premier League environment is still quite unfamiliar to Paul Pogba. The league, considered the "toughest on the planet," makes it difficult for a 23-year-old player, accustomed to the Serie A style of play, to quickly prove himself. Therefore, Paul Pogba should be given some time to adapt to the pace of play in the Premier League.

Paul Pogba

Let's recall Cristiano Ronaldo's early days at Real Madrid. Nothing but disappointment. He arrived at the Bernabeu for a record fee (94 million Euros), at the peak of his form. Furthermore, La Liga was nothing compared to the Premier League in terms of competitiveness, and the Los Blancos squad was full of superstars. But what did the Portuguese player achieve besides the flattering title of "small player in big games"?

Real Madrid fans are expressing disappointment with Ronaldo that is not much different from what Paul Pogba has been experiencing at Manchester United recently. Therefore, just like Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid, Manchester United fans shouldn't be too impatient with Paul Pogba at this time.

Manchester United's unconvincing performances in recent matches are due to several factors. A number of key players have not been playing up to par, frequently making silly mistakes. For example, goalkeeper De Gea in the 1-1 draw against Stoke City, and most recently, Blind and Smalling in MU's humiliating 0-4 defeat at Stamford Bridge...

It is precisely the continuous mistakes, stemming from many positions in the squad, that have led to Manchester United's disappointing performances. In such a poorly performing team, it's perfectly normal for Paul Pogba not to play particularly well. After all, the player born in 1993 is just one link in the Manchester United machine.

Furthermore, a significant reason why Paul Pogba hasn't performed to his full potential is due to manager Mourinho's mistakes. The Portuguese strategist positions Pogba in a free role close to the opponent's goal, but fails to strategically position the players around him.

Ibrahimovic is no longer as fit as before, so his movement is significantly reduced; Fellaini is clumsy and lacks coordination with his feet, playing without intelligence... In that situation, even if Paul Pogba has the ball, he doesn't know who to combine with or who to create opportunities for a shot. The reason Paul Pogba played so well at Juventus was because he had the right supporting players around him. With Pirlo, Marchisio, Vidal, Tevez, Dybala... all capable of providing the foundation for the French player to shine.

If Mourinho weren't so stubborn, he should have used Michael Carrick in the central midfield alongside Paul Pogba. At the same time, he should have allowed Juan Mata to play freely, acting as a link between the midfield and the attack. Then, Paul Pogba would be able to play as he is currently doing for the French national team. Only then would the former Juventus midfielder's talent be fully realized. This is to say that, currently in the Manchester United squad, Paul Pogba lacks the most suitable partners, so his poor performance isn't solely his fault.

At the age of 23, the pressure on this player is immense, given his exorbitant transfer fee (£89 million) and the enormous expectations of Manchester United fans. It's no coincidence that he performs well for the national team but poorly at the club. Pressure is an invisible force, yet it weighs heavily on players, especially a young one like Paul Pogba.

In the past, many stars have lost their way due to immense pressure. Notable examples include Andriy Shevchenko (Chelsea), Juan Veron (Manchester United), and most recently, James Rodriguez of Real Madrid... In the future, when the pressure eases, coupled with his strong personality, Paul Pogba will likely perform brilliantly again, showcasing his inherent talent.

The new season is only a quarter of the way through, and Paul Pogba has only just made his first few appearances for Manchester United after a period of absence. Criticizing the French star at this point is premature and lacks objectivity. What Red Devils fans should be doing now is waiting for Paul Pogba to shine – it will happen soon!

Tram Uyen