Manchester United great Peter Schmeichel believes Paul Pogba should be given more attacking freedom when he returns later this week.
United are back in Premier League action on Friday night after a three-month break as they travel to North London to face Tottenham Hotspur.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows a positive result for his side is crucial if they are to maximise their chances of Champions League qualification, and they are set to be boosted by the returns of both Pogba and Marcus Rashford.
French midfielder Pogba is yet to feature for United this calendar year and Schmeichel believes he holds the key to a positive end to the current season.
Pogba will be hoping to make up for lost time during his first appearance since December and former goalkeeper Schmeichel thinks playing as an attacking midfielder could be the perfect role for him.
"It’s very important that United pick up from where they left off and since the signing of Bruno Fernandes – who wasn’t there for that long before everything shutdown – he’s changed the way that United play," the Danish great told Metro.
"There’s been an opportunity to get everyone back, particularly with Pogba. I can see him in a more number 10 role which I think he’s more suited to.
"I think he’s better playing with less defensive responsibility and less responsibility in the build-up. We haven’t seen the combination of Bruno and Pogba yet in a competitive sense so it’s something to look forward to.
"His [Pogba's] quality you can’t debate. He’s a quality player but everyone has been confused about his ideal position. When he’s come on and played further forward it suits him better.
"I know people focus on his long range passing and they look fantastic but I look at his football intelligence. His short passing, how he puts people in.
"Bruno is coming a little bit of the left. He’s the sort of guy that roams around. You could play both of them next to each other in a 4-3-3 system but it’s just great to have Pogba back. It’s been a very, very long time that he’s been out."
