Why Pogba proved Mourinho needs to build Manchester United around him instead of Sanchez

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Manchester United have a problem of plenty when it comes to choosing their attacking personnel. Alexis Sanchez, as he was never originally in Mourinho's pans, was brought in to a squad already well stocked with forwards in the shape of Lingard, Rashford, and Martial.

Their ability and undeniable quality mean that the manager will be forced to use them on many occasions which will result in Sanchez losing his place in the starting lineup.

The situation in midfield is quite opposite with Paul Pogba the only man who has the quality to affect proceedings and will most likely end up keeping his place in the side for the majority of the season, barring fits by Mourinho that might see 16-year-old rookies start ahead of the Frenchman - if only to put Pogba and his ego in place.

Therefore, it makes much more sense for the Portuguese to try and build a system around a player who is more likely to be a constant fixture in his starting lineup.

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