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'Solskjaer doesn't totally trust Pogba' - Owen questions midfielder's wide role at Man Utd

The former Red Devils striker thinks the Norwegian is reluctant to play the World Cup winner in his natural position

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer "doesn't totally trust" Paul Pogba, according to Michael Owen, who has questioned his decision to deploy the midfielder in a wide role.

Pogba lined up on the left-hand side of an attacking quartet for United once again during their 3-1 win at Aston Villa on Sunday, with Scott McTominay and Fred preferred in the centre of midfield.

Solskjaer has opted for that set-up more often than not in big matches this term, leaving Owen convinced that the Norwegian lacks confidence in Pogba's defensive abilities.