#3 Nemanja Matic
Jose Mourinho’s trusted ally, Nemanja Matic is the type of player that the Portuguese manager loves. He is hardworking, diligent and, most importantly, gives his 100% on the pitch while carrying out the task assigned to him by the manager.
At Chelsea, alongside N’Golo Kante, he formed devastating central midfield pairing that helped Chelsea win the Premiership. However, with the signature of Bakayoko, there is a feeling that the Serbian might just be let go by Chelsea for the right price.
And this is where the former Real Madrid manager could cash in. Unlike the other players on this list, Matic is not someone who makes forward runs. Instead, likes to sit back and dictate the tempo of the game from deep – someone in the Xabi Alonso mould.
With a player like him – a defensive playmaker, if you could put a term on it – who likes to sit back, Pogba would be allowed to move forward much more freely, unlocking his attacking potential to the fullest.
