World Cup 2018: Uruguay 0-2 France – Hits and flops from the game

#1 Hit: Paul Pogba

An all-action Paul Pogba for Les Bleus is integral to French hopes

Ever since his record move from Juventus to Manchester United, Paul Pogba has struggled to live up to the billing. There have instances where he has looked world class but it is the lack of consistency that has been frustrating for his club manager, Jose Mourinho and French national team coach, Didier Deschamps.

Against Uruguay, the Frenchman took it upon himself to power the French attacking forays. The second goal was an evidence of that fact as he outmuscled Vecino and powered up the field before finding Griezmann. His fighting spirit was evident as well as he was right in the middle of the melee in the 67th minute as things started to heat up.

It augurs well for the French team that Pogba is picking up form. But in the same breath, one shouldn’t forget the contribution of Kante, who has allowed Pogba the freedom to maraud forward. Their partnership has been a work in progress since the Euros 2016 and it was pleasing to see all the pieces fall into place for this tie.

Whether the duo has it in them to take the French team all the way, is a question that one will look to find the answer in the forthcoming week. But for now, Pogba has silenced all the naysayers.

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