Paul Pogba definitely does not do things like the others.
Entering at half-time against AC Milan, in the eighth-final second leg of the Europa League, the French international has wielded the art and the manner to make his return a milestone.
All the spotlight was on him when he picked up a hazardous ball in the box to score the only and only goal of the match, with a powerful strike under the bar (49th, 1-0).
It took Paul Pogba three minutes on the pitch to shine again, after a month and a half spent in the infirmary.
46 mins:
48 mins: ⚽ @ PaulPogba = instant impact! # MUFC # UELpic.twitter.com / YNfCIMbqR7
- Manchester United (@ManUtd) March 18, 2021
The performance of the former Juventus player impresses because it must be said that he had not played again with his team since February 6.
His right thigh injury occurred in the league against Everton (3-3).
As Luke Shaw recalled, “it always helps to have a world class player like Paul”.
The Frenchman proved it again yesterday when his coach decided to bring him back to the break to settle this meeting, a paid coaching.
"He is very strong"
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised his 27-year-old midfielder at a post-match press conference: “We missed Paul.
He had been out for almost two months and a player like Paul Pogba would be missed by any team.
He is very important to us and he will give us a big boost.
He makes a very, very big difference to us.
Obviously, we are very happy to be qualified. ”
Respect # UELpic.twitter.com / 4JRgghpomV
- UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) March 18, 2021
In the opposing camp, Paul Pogba's performance was praised by not just any player, Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Back from injury also, the Swede bowed to the one who succeeded where he himself failed this Thursday night: “Everyone knows how strong he is, it's no secret.
He is not strong, he is very strong.
Compliments from him are so rare that they underscore the importance of Paul Pogba's return in this game.
Summoned to Didier Deschamps' last list before the Euro, the French international is back at the best time.
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