UEFA Champions League 2018/2019: 4 Manchester United players who could hurt Barcelona 

Manchester United would attempt to eliminate Barcelona
Manchester United would attempt to eliminate Barcelona

#1 Paul Pogba (Midfielder)

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Pogba would be leading United's charge from midfield
Pogba would be leading United's charge from midfield

Inconsistent, Virus, Showoff, Prima Donna, Immature - these are some of the more unflattering printable names which have been used to describe Paul Pogba since he broke the world record to arrive Manchester United in 2016, but no matter how true these words may apply to him on occasion, the 26-year-old is still one of the best players in the world.

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For all his shenanigans, there are few midfielders on the planet better than Pogba and one of the most amazing sites in football is seeing the World Cup winner gliding with full force towards the opposition goal, while his eye for passes and ability to deliver long range cross-field balls at top notch.

The former Juventus man is an extremely talented and exceptionally technical player and on his day he can hold his own with anybody in the world, but the problem has always been that he has not brought his positive said to the fore frequently enough.

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Having endured a nightmare season under Jose Mourinho, the midfield powerhouse has been reborn under his former youth team coach, as Solskajer has built the team around him.

Since the 46-year-old's appointment, Pogba has starred with eight goals and six assists and has been the chief driving force behind United's upsurge even though he has seen a dip in form of late.

Barcelona's style of play attaches much importance on their midfield, which means that Pogba would have to double up on his performance if his club is to scale through the biggest test of his Manchester United career thus far.

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Edited by Jong Ching Yee
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