Paul Pogba delivered a damning verdict on Manchester United by admitting they lacked the desire required to beat Wolves and declaring they need to attack more to restore the fear factor at Old Trafford.
The World Cup winner echoed José Mourinho’s criticism of United’s lax mentality but also found fault with their forwards for not offering enough movement during Saturday’s 1-1 draw.
“It’s true that maybe we should have showed more hunger in some parts,” said Pogba. “Maybe the attitude should be better and we should play better.”
While Sir Alex Ferguson made his return to Old Trafford four months after having a brain haemorrhage, Mourinho’s team scarcely conformed to the attacking traditions of the Scot’s finest sides. While the Portuguese bemoaned slow starts to each half, enabling Wolves to settle into the game, and Pogba accepted he was culpable for their equaliser, the midfielder voiced a belief that if United adopted a bolder approach, they would be able to intimidate opponents into submission.
“We should play much better against Wolves,” he said, before echoing a fans’ chant. “When we are at home we should attack, attack, attack. That’s Old Trafford. We are here to attack. I think teams are scared when they see Man United attacking and attacking. That was our mistake today. We’ve had three games at home and we’ve got only four points. It’s not enough.”
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