Andre Gray hits out at Paul Pogba criticism as he says no-one can get near Man Utd star on the pitch
Sponsored by
ANDRE GRAY has hit out at Paul Pogba critics as he says no-one can get near the Manchester United star on the pitch.
Pundits have had their fair share of pops at the Red Devils ace since his return to the club from Juventus in 2016.
Pogba has only made seven Premier League appearances this season after struggling with form and fitness.
MAN UTD NEWS LIVE: Follow for the latest United news
The wantaway midfielder has long been nearing the Old Trafford exit door, with Real Madrid and Juventus in pole position for a summer swoop.
But Gray feels the Frenchman has received unjust criticism during his second spell at United and has shed light on what makes the 27-year-old such a fearsome opponent.
Speaking to , the Watford striker said: "People talk about [Paul] Pogba and it annoys me.
"Whenever I’ve played against Pogba, four or five times now, no-one can get near him.
“He might not set the world on fire and score top-corner goals. But you cannot get near the kid – he’s always somewhere you’re not and you can’t fathom it.
"Until you’re on the pitch with him, you’ll never understand. From the stands it’s like ‘oh, he’s turned him’. When you play the game and understand the midfield positions, you cannot fathom him.”
Graeme Souness, a long-term critic of the Frenchman, recently declared how playing against the World Cup winner would be a "doddle."
Just weeks before that he blasted Pogba for making it obvious he didn't want to be at the club.
He has also taken digs at his attitude and arrogance on the field while also revealing he would be no help for his team-mates in the dressing room.
Roy Keane has also had some harsh words for the France international, accusing him of not helping team-mates and being a poor leader.
However, Wayne Rooney has spoken highly of his former teammate and reckons Pog can replicate the success of former Chelsea legend Frank Lampard in the middle of the park if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tweaks his position.
most read in football
The Derby County forward writing in his column - said: "I would love to see Paul Pogba playing deeper and attacking the box the moment the ball went wide.
"He would score more goals and with his good feet, his athleticism, he would be an absolute nightmare.
"I would use him in that role — it’s one where, if he developed in it, he could be incredible."