Most valuable XI in world football at the moment

Modified Sep 15, 2017 10:53 GMT

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Paul Pogba (Manchester United) - Central midfielder: £75 million

Manchester United v FC Basel - UEFA Champions League — Pogba will be looking to bounce back from his injury setback against Basel as soon as possible

Paul Pogba might not have done enough in the eyes of fans to justify the £89 million transfer fee, but if you keep aside the world record transfer fee and all the hype that goes along with it, you will observe that the Frenchman actually had an extremely decent 2016/17 season.

Playing in a slightly withdrawn and unfamiliar role under Jose Mourinho, Pogba after struggling initially hit top form and played a crucial role in many of United’s good performances last season. An integral part of United’s Europa League winning campaign, Pogba’s all action displays were extremely valuable to Mourinho.

The arrival of Matic has seen United get the best out of Pogba in the first few matches this season, but an untimely injury in the match against Basel means that the talented Frenchman will be out for close to 5-6 weeks.

Still only 24, Pogba could prove to be a £89 million bargain.

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