Manchester United star burno Fernandez has shown Pogba how to be a leader says Leboeuf

Former France and Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf says Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has shown Paul Pogba how to lead by example on the pitch.

The 25-year-old Portugal international has hit the ground running since his move from Sporting Lisbon in January, establishing himself as a focal point of the United team.

Meanwhile, Pogba has barely featured for the Red Devils this campaign, spending most of the season sidelined with an ankle injury as speculation of his exit from Old Trafford continues to surface.

The France international’s agent Mino Raiola did nothing to squash those rumours, admitting in March that he ‘wants to take a great footballer’ to Real Madrid this summer.

According to French World Cup winner Leboeuf, Pogba’s poor performances have led to his downfall and newcomer Fernandes has taught him a lesson in leadership.

He told ESPN FC: ‘There is a frustration and it’s understandable when you have seen his performances.

‘He started pretty well, he showed that he could be a leader but I think there is a lack of consistency in his game.

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba — Pogba divides opinion amongst United fans (Picture: Getty Images)

‘No doubt that he is a fantastic player he’s shown it at Juventus and at the beginning when he joined Manchester United.

‘Since then there seems to be so many problems around him, around the club, or around his teammates that in fact we don’t see the Pogba we want to see with all the qualities that he has.

‘Maybe he’s a leader in the dressing room but he doesn’t show that he can be a technical leader like Bruno Fernandes immediately showed to the crowd when he signed for Manchester United.’

United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed earlier this week he plans to play Pogba and Fernandes together when the Premier League resumes, suggesting the Frenchman’s time at Old Trafford isn’t up just yet.

He told Sky Sports: ‘Good players can always play together, so definitely, they can – it’s a big yes.

‘Of course, Bruno coming in, making the impact he made, it was a boost for everyone, the club, supporters and players. Getting Paul and Marcus Rashford back would be fantastic.

‘Paul has had a difficult season with injuries, and Marcus as well is getting back. So for us, and for them too, this gives them a chance to start on a par or even ahead of other players.’

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