Rock-solid: Stats show why Pogba deserves praise for defensive work against Copenhagen

• Remember those times when Jose Mourinho was desperately trying to mould Paul Pogba into a more defensive-minded midfielder?
• Well, it looks like the Frenchman is out to prove the former Manchester United boss wrong and he's doing it in true Pogba style.
• In the Europa League quarter-final win against FC Copenhagen, the World Cup winner was one of our most influential players on the field - especially when it came to defending.
• Pogba managed a whopping 111 touches of the ball while winning 6 aerial duels. Only Harry Maguire (7) won more on the night.
• He also contributed with 2 interceptions and one blocked shot as he often dropped back to shield the backline.

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