- Jose Mourinho has accused Paul Pogba of being the virus infecting his Manchester United team this season
- The Portuguese tactician was said to have attacked the Frenchman in the dressing room after United were forced to a draw by Southampton
- United are currently occupying seventh position this season on the Premier League standings and are 16 points behind leaders Manchester City
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has reportedly accused Frenchman Paul Pogba of being the only player who is not making his team to soar this season in the Premier League.
The former Real Madrid boss was reported to have attacked Paul Pogba in the dressing room after the Red Devils' Saturday's Premier League draw against Southampton.
According to the report by UK Sun, Jose Mourinho was furious after the match and was unable to control his anger as he slammed Paul Pogba in front of his teammates.
“He told him ‘you are like a person with a flu with a virus in a closed room - you pass that virus to the others.
“He also told him ‘you don’t play, you don't respect players and supporters and you kill the mentality of good, honest people around you,'' An Old Trafford source quoted Mourinho to have said according to UK Sun.
Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba have been at loggerheads this season, and there have been many reports that the 2018 World Cup winner could be on his way out of Manchester United next year.
Italian champions Juventus and Spanish giants Barcelona are reportedly interested in the signing of Paul Pogba when the transfer window opens.
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After the draw against Southampton, Manchester United are currently occupying seventh position on the Premier League standings with 22 points after 14 games played.
Earlier, Legit.ng had reported how reigning Spanish champions Barcelona were reported to have been given the assurances that Frenchman Paul Pogba will join them this season.
Mino Raiola who is the agent of Paul Pogba is said to have assured Barcelona that they have the chance to sign his client in January 2019.
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