But can he do it on a wet Wednesday by the Thames, in one of London’s more exclusive boroughs? Apparently, he can.
In fact, we are running out of areas where Paul Pogba cannot do it this season. It may have been his club mates who put Manchester United in title contention while Pogba, and his agent, considered their options, but now back in the team and with the biggest prize at stake, he is inspired.
This is the player Jose Mourinho bought. One that decides matches, that accepts the physical challenge, that imposes his presence on inferior midfielders.