Pogba Can't Be Happy - Deschamps

France coach Didier Deschamps says that Paul Pogba “can’t be happy” with the current situation at Manchester United.

The 25-year-old, who rejoined United from Juventus for a then-world record £89m in 2016, has struggled under Jose Mourinho this season and has not made the starting lineup in United's last three matches amid rumours he wants to leave Old Trafford.

Deschamp named Pogba in his France squad for upcoming friendly matches against Colombia and Russia, but said he is concerned about the player.

"I don't know what it is. I'm sure I'll hear about it. But of course it's a situation he won't be enjoying," he said.

"As to why or how things came to this point, there may be many reasons. I have a great deal of talks with players at our training camps, to gauge their feelings. It's not just Paul.

“There can be many, varied reasons. He can't be happy with what he's going through with his club."

Pogba was an unused substitute as United beat Brighton 2-0 in the FA Cup at the weekend thanks to goals from Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic.

United’s next game is on March 31 when they host Swansea in the Premier League.

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Pogba Can't Be Happy - Deschamps

France coach Didier Deschamps says that Paul Pogba “can’t be happy” with the current situation at Manchester United.

The 25-year-old, who rejoined United from Juventus for a then-world record £89m in 2016, has struggled under Jose Mourinho this season and has not made the starting lineup in United's last three matches amid rumours he wants to leave Old Trafford.

Deschamp named Pogba in his France squad for upcoming friendly matches against Colombia and Russia, but said he is concerned about the player.

"I don't know what it is. I'm sure I'll hear about it. But of course it's a situation he won't be enjoying," he said.

"As to why or how things came to this point, there may be many reasons. I have a great deal of talks with players at our training camps, to gauge their feelings. It's not just Paul.

“There can be many, varied reasons. He can't be happy with what he's going through with his club."

Pogba was an unused substitute as United beat Brighton 2-0 in the FA Cup at the weekend thanks to goals from Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic.

United’s next game is on March 31 when they host Swansea in the Premier League.

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France Extends Didier Deschamps Contracts Till 2020

Didier Deschamps has agreed to a contract extension which will keep him in charge of the France national team until 2020.

The World Cup winner is set to take his tenure at the Les Bleus to eight years after agreeing to stay on over next summer's world cup in Russia.

FFF president Noel Le Graet made the announcement on Tuesday, saying Deschamps will stay in charge until the end of the 2020 European Championship.

Deschamps took over from Laurent Blanc after the 2012 European Championship.

He guided Les Bleus to the quarterfinals of the World Cup two years later, when France lost in the quarterfinals to champion Germany.

France reached the Euro 2016 final — losing to Portugal 1-0 — and qualified for the World Cup next year in Russia as Group A winner.

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