Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho hailed Paul Pogba's "top" comeback display after a 4-1 win over Newcastle at Old Trafford. Pogba regained his place in the starting eleven after being sidelined for two months due to hamstring injury. Pogba had picked up the injury in a Champions League clash against Basel.
Before his substitution in the 70th minutes, he assisted Anthony Martial with a beautiful cross from the right flank before netting a goal to officially announce his comeback. After the match, Mourinho described Pogba as a top player who brings huge influence to games.
"He had to come out when he felt the first sign of fatigue, because we don't want to go over the limits. So he played a little bit more than an hour, and for that hour it looked like he wasn't for such a long time not playing football. He affects our football. We all know, myself and the fellow players, that certain players influence the levels of the team. With him we have much more creation. I am so happy."
"Now let's see the best decision for Wednesday (when United play Basel away in the Champions League) - if the best thing for him is to play again, or for him to rest, because he is a player we need to protect."
