Pogba defends displays, bemoans high expectations


Britain Football Soccer - Manchester United v FC Rostov - Europa League Round of 16 Second Leg - Old Trafford, Manchester, England - 16/3/17 Manchester United's Paul Pogba warms up before the match Action Images via Reuters / Jason Cairnduff Livepic

(Reuters) - 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 in August, has been subjected to a constant wave of criticism after scoring just seven goals in 43 appearances this campaign.

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