Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba caught on camera during tense exchange
Pogba’s comment that United should attack more are said to have got under Mourinho’s skin
London — Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba were involved in a tense-looking exchange at Manchester United’s training ground on Wednesday, a day after the manager confirmed the World Cup star had been stripped of the role of vice-captain. Pogba was rested by Mourinho for the shock League Cup third-round exit against Championship side Derby on Tuesday and watched from the stands as United lost on penalties after a 2-2 draw at Old Trafford. After the match, Mourinho confirmed that Pogba was no longer a United vice-captain, although he denied falling out with the France midfielder. Sky Sports showed footage of Pogba joining training with his teammates on Wednesday including a seemingly terse exchange between the pair. The 25-year-old shook hands with coach Michael Carrick and another United employee before looking taken aback by something Mourinho said. Pogba was then seen having an apparently exasperated discussion with the manager. Mourinho was asked after the match on Tuesday whether he h...
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