Frank Lampard: Paul Pogba has more natural talent than I ever did

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Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard believes that current Manchester United star Paul Pogba ‘has more natural talent’ than he did throughout his career. 

The former England man is renowned for being one of the greatest midfielders produced in the modern game, with his form for England and specifically Chelsea ensuring that he will be remembered for quite some time.

Since Pogba moved back to Old Trafford from Italian giants Juventus, his form has been sporadic, with spectators unsure which Pogba – good or bad – they will see.

Despite his inconsistencies, Pogba is clearly one of the most talented midfielders in Europe and Lampard agrees.

Speaking at a William Hill-sponsored Football Writers Association Live event, as reported by the Mirror, Lampard revealed that in his opinion, Pogba possesses more natural talent and ability than he ever did in his time within football.

“I don’t know what Pogba is. He makes bad decisions but then does fantastic things which must wreck Jose’s head.

“Mourinho tried to embarrass him out of it and I worry Pogba did not get it.

“Pogba is naturally more talented than I was, he would run all over me and has better feet, but there’s no point dribbling in your own half.

“All that ‘flick and roll of the studs’, I’m not an advocate of that. A lot of young players see it on YouTube and think it’s amazing but I don’t like it.

“He has delved to that side too much. His numbers are not good enough, he progressed at Juve but there’s another progression he has to do.

“He should be getting 15 goals a season and dominating games, because he has everything.”

Pogba will be involved in Manchester United’s FA Cup final against Lampard’s former club Chelsea on Saturday afternoon at Wembley Stadium.