Champions League 2017/18: 5 stars who disappointed this season

The 2017-2018 UEFA Champions League has been breathtaking
The 2017/2018 UEFA Champions League has been breathtaking

#2 Paul Pogba (Manchester United)

The stylish Frenchman has had a forgettable season in the UCL
The stylish Frenchman has had a forgettable season in the UCL

Expected to be the catalyst to propel the Red Devils in a competition that has become something of a new experience to the team following the post-Ferguson era of chaos and instability, it is safe to say the 25-year-old Frenchman has only flashy added hairstyles and not stardust to this season's competition.

Unfortunately for both the player and the club, being grouped in an uninspiring group with poor teams like Benfica, FC Basel, and CSKA Moscow gave the side false confidence as United qualified easily without having to unduly exert themselves.

In the 2nd round tie against Sevilla, United was bested by the Spanish team over two legs and was it not for profligate finishing on the part of the Spaniards, the victory margins could/should have been higher.

Pogba was by far one of the worst players in the tie and contributed nothing to United's cause either in an offensive or defensive capacity in the first leg in Seville.

He was so bad that manager Jose Mourinho left him out of the 2nd leg's starting lineup and he was introduced in the second half where again he was anonymous.

With just one assist in 5 matches, the Frenchman will have to up his game next season.

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Edited by Tanya Rudra
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