Like Wayne Rooney, read what Mourinho will do to Pogba and Ibrahimovic
– Jose Mourinho insists he is ready to drop Paul Pogba and Zlatan Ibrahimovic
– Pogba and Ibrahimovic under scrutiny for failing to inspire United in recent weeks
– United’s next game comes against Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday
Jose Mourinho says he is none of his Manchester United stars are untouchable which includes influential duo Paul Pogba or Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
United spent a record fee to land Pogba from Juventus in the close-season, while Ibrahimovic arrived as a free agent from PSG and one of the best players in the world despite being 34 when he signed.
Pogba and Ibrahimovic celebrate a goal for United
Pogba has struggled for form since returning to Old Trafford while Ibrahimovic has failed to score in his past four Premier League matches after netting four in his first four matches of the season.
Despite their huge wages and influence in the dressing room, Mourinho insists he is ready to drop the duo like he has done to Wayne Rooney in recent weeks.
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“No [Pogba and Ibrahimovic are not untouchable],” he said ahead of Thursday’s Europa League tie against Fenerbahce.
“That was 11 years ago [that Mourinho described some Chelsea players as untouchable], different Premier League, different situation.
“[Chelsea were] the best team by far, that’s a different story.
“Nobody is untouchable now. Untouchable in our team I think has to be the spirit, the commitment, the pride, the commitment to the club, the respect to the fans.
“That has to be untouchable, but not players.”
See the #MUFC players preparing for Thursday’s @EuropaLeague outing… https://t.co/7yYEbOgNs7
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) October 19, 2016
Ibrahimovic has just one goal in his past seven appearances for United, while Pogba has scored only one goal for United this season and is yet to post an assist.
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