Paul Pogba believes too much is expected of him at
Manchester United due to his world record transfer fee and stressed that
he is doing a fine job as a midfielder for the Premier League club.
Pogba, who returned to United from Italian
champions Juventus for 89 million pounds ($111.86 million) in August,
has been subjected to a constant wave of criticism after scoring just
seven goals in 43 appearances this campaign.
"When I give some assists to people and we don't
score it can happen, nobody talks about this – but it's fine because
they want me to score goals because of the mountain of the transfer,"
The France international told British media.
"The people are looking at me. They judge me for
not scoring goals... I am doing a job. I am a midfield player and people
think I'm an attacking player.
"People are looking me saying 'Pogba should score
goals', 'Pogba should do this' – I think you are putting me like as a
striker, defender and midfielder."
United, who are fifth in the league, host Chelsea
on Sunday and last won a league game against the leaders in 2012. The
last three league meetings between the sides at Old Trafford have all
ended in draws.
However, United's immediate attention will be on
the first leg of their Europa League quarterfinal against Belgian side
Anderlecht on Thursday.
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