Jose Mourinho has confirmed Paul Pogba is no longer Manchester United’s vice-captain, but denied reports of a bust-up between the pair.
Mourinho has also reacted to the Tuesday’s rumour: ”No, the only truth is that I made a decision that Paul is not the second captain anymore. No fallout, just a decision that I can make.
“I’m the manager I can make these decisions, no problems at all. Just a decision I do not have to explain.”
”The person who made the decision to make him not the second captain is the same one who made him the second captain in the first place, me.”
Paul Pogba has taken the captaincy three times this season in the absence of Antonio Valencia, was critical of United’s defensive style following Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Wolves at Old Trafford.
The World Cup winner, however, suggested his comments had been “twisted” in a Twitter post on Monday.
Reports on Tuesday suggested Mourinho told Pogba he would never captain United again to underline his authority at the club.
Asked if the stories were true, Mourinho said: “No. The only truth [to the reports] is that I made the decision for Paul not to be the second captain anymore.
Pogba caused a stir following United’s opening-day win over Leicester saying he would be fined if he were honest about his situation at the club.
Barcelona and Pogba’s former club Juventus have been reportedly linked with a move for the 25-year-old.