Manchester United star Paul Pogba has accused his team-mates of not showing the right attitude after falling to a 3-2 defeat to Brighton.
Having started the Premier League season with an unconvincing victory over Leicester City, United's limitations were shown up on Sunday.
Glen Murray, Shane Duffy and Pascal Gross did the damage for Brighton in the first half, with Romelu Lukaku scoring the Red Devils' only goal before the break.
Pogba added some respectability to the scoreline in injury time from the penalty spot, but he was not happy with the performance.
"We lost, we did not deserve to win," he told Sky Sports.
"The attitude we had was not like we wanted to beat them, they had more hunger than us.
"I put myself first, my attitude wasn’t right enough, we keep trying and pushing, and it is going to be a big lesson for us."
When asked about a disastrous first-half display, Pogba refused to state whether manager Jose Mourinho was at fault.
Nigeria5950943
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Thank you Pogba for courageously saying the truth about the whole thing.. Haters of the coach should learn how to read and analyze matches instead of blaming the coach alone who has done his part of the job during training..
Zuzapuz
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If Mou did not play Martial today you guys would have crucified him for that. It is very clear that United needs a central defender who is comfortable playing with both legs. But in the overall, it's a very poor performance from United. The mistake that resulted to the 2nd goal is unacceptable at this level. How could you give away the ball so easily at the midfield even when you are under no pressure. I don't even blame Bailey. I rather blame the guy who gave away the ball at midfield.
lesaceoyz
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The role of the coach is to motivate players and cultivate the right attitude. The attitude of the players could be a reflection of what transpired at training and in the dressing room. What caused the attitude? Does the coach have a good relationship with players and if not why? Are the players prepared to play for the coach? Just wondering!
banbdkpsty
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last year it happened to Chelsea, as they sacked their manager see how they have started the league, so there is something wrong with the players and the manager, gradually when he leaved the club you Will see improvement in the players.
socbcil
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we need Matic to recover soon with Valecia,to protect Pogba Young is old now, Andreas has no experience when it come at tough game we need strong defensive midfield who can protect defenders like Matic than Pogba cn play free role it better for us.
MistyBeatz
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But do Pogba really mean they can not win without the buying of good players aaaaahhh! poor Pogba N disregard Coach Mourinho
buchalyon
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Man utd should have parked the bus against the mighty BRIGHTON. Had it been they did so, they wouldn't have conceded the 3 goals.
bodior
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Mourihno should learn that Ashley Young is a winger but not a defender. Investing much in the forwards forgetting to buy defenders. Instead of buying Fred or Sanchez, he could have used that money to buy defenders and stop complaining. On the other hand parking the bus is an old fashion type of play. I know Man U fans will crucify me but this is the truth. Arsenal forever....
Biaisty
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Mourihno should learn that Ashley Young is a winger but not a defender. Investing much in the forwards forgetting to buy defenders. Instead of buying Fred or Sanchez, he could have used that money to buy defenders and stop complaining. On the other hand parking the bus is an old fashion type of play. I know Man U fans will crucify me but this is the truth. Arsenal forever....
Your absolutely correct. That old system doesn't work at all. First off they dont have the top tier players to play that type style. Secondly Jose need to recognize that he needs to unlock Lukaku, Pogba, Sachez, Matrail, Rashord, Lingard, potiental and greatness from the players. He need to turn Manu into attacking team. Last but not least Sell Smalling, Bailly, Lindeof, Phil Jones, Valencia, and Ashley young. That back line needs to be solid and consistent. To so so you have to great rid of those players.