I will not deny that Manchester United is one of the biggest clubs in the world.
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However, what will matter most to them is his performance on Friday if he makes his second debut for United against Southampton at Old Trafford, as he begins the task of fulfilling his potential and meeting expectations after his record-breaking transfer back to Manchester. United boss Jose Mourinho is keen on recruiting an experienced centre-back before the transfer deadline, and Fonte is regarded as the preferred choice.
Mourinho’s midfield, including Marouane Fellaini and Juan Mata, two players who may be jettisoned, was excellent against Bournemouth.
“I think United in certain quarters are quite embarrassed by how much they’ve had to pay for him but did he do enough in his three seasons at Juventus to warrant that fee?”
The former Benfica player made his global debut in 2014 at the age of 30, and was a key part of Portugal’s historic Euro 2016 campaign, in which Fernando Santos’s men defeated host nation France to claim their first ever major trophy.
“He needs time to build his condition and his understanding in the way the team tries to play”. Despite being held to a 1-1 draw at home to Watford in Puel’s first competitive match in charge, there were signs of encouragement as the players visibly warmed to the Frenchman’s new midfield diamond and possession-based game plan as the match wore on.
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Pogba was used as an anchoring midfielder for France at Euro 2016 but Parker does not believe he is good enough in the role. If someone had only heard of Wayne Rooney but seen him now they’d think “Who is this fella?”
