‘Fake news’ - Pogba rubbishes reports of fallout with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

The midfielder took to social media to vent his anger at recent reports surrounding his alleged reaction to Sunday’s loss.
Michael Plant
By Michael Plant
Published 27th Oct 2021, 14:35 BST

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Paul Pogba. Credit: Getty.Paul Pogba. Credit: Getty.
Paul Pogba. Credit: Getty.

Paul Pogba has labelled reports that he blanked Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after Sunday’s 5-0 loss to Liverpool as ‘fake news’.

The Manchester United midfielder took to social media to vent his frustrations and claimed the story in the Sun was completely fictitious and stated it was to written ‘make headlines’.

What did Pogba say?

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The French international posted on Instagram saying: “Tabloid press once again wants to create polemic with 100% fake news. Big lies to make headlines. Journalists who use my name to be seen when there is nothing to see.

“The only reason I address this b.s. is out of respect to my coach, clubs and fans to send a clear message: the less you read these people the better you are, they have no shame and will say anything with no basis AT ALL.”

Paul Pogba’s Instagram post.Paul Pogba’s Instagram post.
Paul Pogba’s Instagram post.

What was reported?

The Sun claimed Pogba snubbed Solskjaer following Sunday’s game after being left out of the starting line-up for a second consecutive match.

The paper also said he apologised to his team-mates for being sent off on the hour mark at Old Trafford, but didn’t address his manager.

What about Pogba’s contract?

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The future of United’s No.6 is never far from the headlines and his busy agent Mino Raiola said there was no update on talks of a contract extension, during an interview with the Times earlier this week.

He said: “You would have to ask Manchester United about it. At this moment everything is calm. There is no update."

Pogba’s contract is set to expire at Old Trafford this summer and could leave the club for free at the end of the season. He’s also able to start negotiations with other clubs in January.

Can he play on Saturday?

Due to his dismissal against Liverpool, the World Cup winner is ineligible to play in United’s next three league games, against Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City and Watford.

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That means he won’t play a Premier League game in over a month and is next eligible to play domestically on 28 November, when the Red Devils travel to Stamford Bridge.

However, Pogba can still play in United’s two Champions League games over the next few weeks.

Related topics:Ole Gunnar SolskjaerLiverpool

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