Paul Pogba is going to have to fight for his place at Manchester United when he returns from injury, because it doesn't feel like he's needed anymore.
That's the opinion of Paul Ince, who thinks Bruno Fernandes has stolen the Red Devils midfielder's thunder since signing in January.
United were counting down the days until Pogba returned to the first team prior to the club splashing out on the Portugal international.
But since Fernandes first pulled on the United jersey, the Old Trafford club have been rejuvenated, and are brushing teams aside including Chelsea, Manchester City, Watford and Club Brugge.
Last time out Fernandes inspired United to victory over Manchester City at Old Trafford.
Ince is no longer convinced the Red Devils need Pogba as a result, and believes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer may look to leave the midfielder out when he finally returns from injury.
"Fans thought Paul Pogba was going to be the star. But, look how that panned out," Ince told Paddy Power News.
"If he still wants to leave I'd say it would be far easier for Ole to do so now that Bruno is around. It doesn't feel like they need him anymore.
"His truly great games have been few and far between, so the current situation could suit club and player.
"If he does come back before the end of the season, he's not even going to get in the team. He's going to have to fight for his place – if he even gets one."
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