Paul Pogba 'needs to go' if Manchester United are to progress, says Teddy Sheringham

Paul Pogba is set to be fit for the Premier League's return
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Matt Davies26 May 2020

Teddy Sheringham believes Paul Pogba "needs to go" if Manchester United are to move forward, insisting the Frenchman doesn't dig deep when things get tough.

Pogba has featured just eight times this season in an injury-hit campaign, but manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed the midfielder will be fit to play when the Premier League resumes.

The 26-year-old has spoken of his determination to once again prove himself and while many are excited to finally see Pogba play alongside January signing Bruno Fernandes, the Frenchman's long-term future remains a topic of dispute.

The midfielder's desire has been seriously questioned since his £89million switch from Juventus in 2016 and Sheringham - who won three Premier League titles in addition to Champions League and FA Cup triumphs for United - says it's time for Pogba to go.

“You mention top players, captains...when things weren’t going right in our time, Roy Keane would put things right," Sheringham told Sky Sports.

 ​“He would drive the team on, he would dig deep, he would make sure we had a say in every game played in because of his desire.
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“When you look at Paul Pogba, does he have the same mentality? Yes, he might be a talented boy, but does he dig deep, does he get Manchester United out of the mire when the going gets tough? For me than answer is no, he gives off the wrong vibe as a Manchester United player.

“Yes, it is good to be cocky and arrogant at the right times. Dwight Yorke had that, he had a smile on his face and was arrogant, but he had a desire to do things right as well at the right times.

“You have to have that and I don’t think Paul Pogba gives you that and he would be one that needs to go so you can get someone in with the right mentality and the right desire and the Manchester United way to drive your team on to make sure you get out of the position you are in and move the team forward.”

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