The World Cup winner is in incredible form under the club’s caretaker manager and he shone at Stamford Bridge again
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer always knew Paul Pogba would pick himself up after a night to forget against Paris Saint-Germain.
Pogba got his head down after being sent off against the French champions last Tuesday. Solskjaer knew the 2-0 last 16 first leg defeat wouldn’t knock the 25-year-old off his stride.
He scored again at Stamford Bridge and continues to be revitalised under the new boss following Jose Mourinho’s departure.
Inspired Pogba has now been directly involved in 15 goals since Solskjaer took charge.
His manager has given him more of an attacking license than in recent weeks with Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard out injured.
“We know he’s one of the best attacking midfielders in the world, he’s got the vision, the player view,” said Solskjaer.
“The cross for Ander’s goal was fantastic, then again he plays it out to Marcus (Rashford) and way he gets into the box.
“We’ve had a couple of good days of training,” the manager added.
“Of course, you want him to see space, and find space. Ander was allowed more freedom to roam forward, lately he’s been asked to sit. Today we needed more arrivals in the box because of Marcus [Rashford] and Rom [Lukaku] being wider as well.
“He (Pogba) had a tough game against PSG, but I thought he was probably our best player – he had two or three players around him all the time.
“It was a great response. Of course, he’s playing against one of the best defensive midfielders in the world with N’Golo Kante next to him, I thought today he found the spaces. He was fantastic.”
The midfielder was thrilled with yet another excellent performance under Solskjaer.
