Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has praised Paul Pogba's performance in their 4-1 thrashing of Fenerbahce and insists that the midfielder needs time to readapt to the English game.

The summer signing from Juventus has been criticised by some fans for seemingly not playing to the standard expected of a player recruited for a world-record fee.

However, the 23-year-old put in a man-of-the-match performance against the Turkish giants at Old Trafford on Thursday night, bagging a brace in the first half.

Mourinho told reporters after the game: "Two days ago [Pogba] was the worst player in the Premier League and 48 hours later he is phenomenal.

"He needs time. I was in Italy, I know Italian football. To be in Italy for four or five years and come back I was not expecting it to be a click of the fingers for intensity."

Up next for United is a Premier League clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

Written by
Giuseppe Labellarte