UCL 2018/2019: 5 things we learned from the second round of matchday one

#4 Pogba is consistency away from being the best midfielder in the world

Pogba was the star of the show for Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League

Ever since his then world record transfer to Manchester United from Juventus, few players have divided opinions as sharply as Paul Pogba has, with many believing him to be an overrated primadonna only concerned with his social media impact than his performances on the field, while others believe he is a truly gifted midfielder suffering from mismanagement.

Both schools of thought have legitimate points, as when Pogba is on top form, there are few midfielders in the world who can match his abilities. His detractors however have an arsenal to attack him with, with his lackadaisical style of play and unnecessary showboating on the field providing enough proof that he is underserving of the hype associated with him.

Another key criticism of Pogba has been the inconsistency in his game, as he could be absolutely unplayable in one match, then put in an AWOL performance the very next week.

However, in recent weeks, the United arm band seems to have given the World Cup winner a lift, and an improvement in his game has been noticed. He put in a match winning performance against Burnley in the Premier League and on Wednesday was at his best once more, scoring two goals, including a wonderful left footed finish, before laying off the assist for Anthony Martial to score United's third against Young Boys.

A key trait of the greatest players in history has been their ability to maintain consistency over long periods, and if Pogba can inculcate this attribute, then there would be no doubt over his status as one of the premier midfielders in the world.