With "Red Devil" DNA and outstanding talent, can Paul Pogba become Man Utd captain?

In his latest statement to the press, the former Juventus player shared: “I had a pretty bad injury and missed a lot of games, but now I am much better. I have more assists and I don't hit the post as much as last season, so I am very happy. I am also proud to wear the captain's armband. It is a great honour to do that at Old Trafford. I grew up in the club's academy and my dream has always been to play for the first team."

In terms of talent, Paul Pogba is worthy of being the successor to the captaincy role from his senior Michael Carrick. Although in recent seasons, the French player has not met the expectations of fans, but no one dares to doubt his professional level. Up to now, people still think that the price of 89 million pounds that Man Utd paid to Juventus is not expensive. Paul Pogba is the present and future of the Old Trafford team.

Captain Michael Carrick will retire after this season ends. Photo: Internet

Besides his outstanding talent, the midfielder born in 1993 is a product of the Man Utd academy. That means Paul Pogba already has the “red devil” DNA in him. This is a very favorable condition for the player wearing the number 6 shirt to have the honor of wearing the captain’s armband of the red half of Manchester team like Gary Neville or Ryan Giggs.

However, at Old Trafford, not everyone who has the "Red Devil" DNA and possesses outstanding talent is automatically given the captain's armband.

Not only Man Utd but many teams often give the captain's armband to players with leadership qualities, high fighting spirit and influence and prestige in the eyes of their teammates. Therefore, the best player, the player who grew up from the academy, is not necessarily the face that has the honor of wearing the captain's armband of the team.

For example, compared to their teammates, Gary Neville in the past and Michael Carrick now are not better in terms of talent or reputation.

The strained relationship with coach Mourinho makes it difficult for Paul Pogba to be made captain of Man Utd. Photo: Internet

Therefore, there is no guarantee that Paul Pogba will be chosen by coach Mourinho as the captain of Man Utd next season. Not to mention his often inconsistent performance, just his lack of seriousness as in recent times (conflict with coach Mourinho), the French player is not worthy of the role of leader of the "Red Devils".

To receive the above honor, Paul Pogba must change his temperament, training style and playing style.

Most likely, coach Mourinho will choose current vice-captain Antonio Valencia or Nemanja Matic, two players that the "special one" has always praised throughout the past time.

Perhaps, Paul Pogba should prepare himself to take on the position of vice-captain of Man Utd in the 2018/2019 season. Now is not the right time for Paul Pogba to be the leader of the “Red Devils”./.