Manchester United news: "Paul Pogba proves that it can make a difference" – The resurgence of Frenchman hailed by Rene Meulensteen

Paul Pogba proves that he can be a "difference maker" at Manchester United, says Rene Meulensteen, with Alexis Sanchez challenged to do the same with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

The World Cup winning midfielder at Old Trafford had a test debut for the 2018-1919 campaign, while reports of a break-up with Jose Mourinho finally led him to the post. defender.

However, he has regained his spark since a change of direction was brought, Solskjaer giving this 25 year old man greater freedom of expression.

A multitude of goals and aids have been allocated to a new coaching regime, with Meulensteen delighted to see a player with indisputable skill playing to his full potential.

Sir Alex Ferguson's former badistant, who was an academician and coach of United's first team when Pogba climbed the ladder, said 888sport"Ole has probably rebadured Paul Pogba that he is a good player, but he has also put on his shoulders the responsibilities he has to badume.

"These responsibilities boil down to two things: work hard in every game and play the best football you can for this club. When he does these things, he makes the difference. "

Pogba is one of the many players to have improved their game under Solskjaer, but there is still more and more demand for another very prominent player.

The Chilean international Sanchez suffered a devastating campaign, but was supported by several personalities with close ties to United.

Meulensteen added to the 30-year-old striker: "Alexis Sanchez is a runner with the ball. He likes to pick up the ball and push pbadersby. I would like to see Alexis Sanchez doing his best for Manchester United because we have all seen how good he was for Arsenal.

"You can not tell me that it suddenly disappeared. It's about making players understand what is expected of them and how to get the most out of it. I'm sure Ole will be able to do it. "

Although confident that Pogba and Sanchez will prosper in the framework of the Solskjaer organization, Meulensteen concedes that Juan Mata – whose contract is about to become an independent agency – could be considered surplus.

"Ole has obviously looked well at the team and he wants to play with a lot of energy and a lot of rhythm," said the Dutchman.

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"Do not get me wrong, I'm a big fan of Mata and I think he's a great player, but Mata may not fit the picture that Ole sees.

"It's obvious, otherwise he would have played more often and at some point you will need to refresh your team in some areas."

United, who has eight wins and a draw in Solskjaer's nine games so far, will return to the game on Sunday during his trip to Leicester.