- Chelsea coach Antonio Conte wishes Paul Pogba will be dropped against Chelsea at Old Trafford
- The Frenchman has been in and out of United squad making substitute appearances in the last three matches
- Jose Mourinho's side triumphed over their London rivals in last season's Premier League match at Old Trafford
Antonio Conte stated that it will be better for Chelsea if Paul Pogba stay on the bench when the Blues face Manchester United at the weekend.
The Blues will be traveling to Old Trafford for the crucial Premier League match and Conte hopes Pogba will not be action as it could be detrimental to their top four pursuit.
The last Premeir League encounter between the Red Devils and Conte's men at the Theater of Dreams ended in a win for Mourinho and the Italian will not want a repeat of last season's result.
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Pogba has been in and out of the squad recently following his recent spat with coach, Jose Mourinho in the dressing room.
The Frenchman was substituted in the 2-0 loss to Tottenham at Wembley in January and was dropped to the bench against Huddersfield Town before withdrawn mid-way through the match against Newcastle.
There have been rumours making the rounds about Pogba's early departure from Old Trafford in the summer with Barcelona showing interest in the 24-year-old.
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Source: Sports.naija.ng
ROSY CREST
Saturday 24 February 2018