Deschamps: Man Utd attacker Martial improving on and off pitch

However, for that game at Goodison Park, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reverted to playing his now trusted midfield duo of Scott McTominay and Fred, with Pogba only being introduced to the action in the 82nd minute, the club-record signing having struggled for form in the opening weeks of the campaign.

France boss Deschamps believes that Manchester United's stuttering form has been affecting Pogba in recent weeks after he linked up with his national team-mates.

France manager Didier Deschamps has spoken again publicly about Paul Pogba's situation at Manchester United.

Pogba, 27, has been in and out of the Manchester United team this season, with the French midfielder having only started four of the Red Devils' seven games in the top flight this term.

Now on worldwide duty with France, Pogba has said that coming away to meet his countrymen has been a breath of fresh air.

Didier Deschamps confirmed Kylian Mbappe would be fit for France's clash against Sweden after they reached the Nations League Finals. Anthony, today, is more fulfilled and in better physical and psychological conditions, obviously'. "I knew that before the game", Deschamps said at a press conference on Friday ahead of their game against Portugal.

'That game was meant to get him some rhythm. When you see the result, it's hard to remember the positive. Obviously Paul isn't in the best period.

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"Like all players who don't have a positive situation in their club, they're impacted mentally as well".

"I know him well enough and it can happen at some points".

"He lacks a bit of rhythm, compared to his situation at his club", said the Spurs captain, via Goal.

And Pogba has now claimed that playing Nations League fixtures with World Cup winners France is a much-needed break from time at Manchester United as he prepares to return to Manchester this week.

"He is one of the leaders of this team".

"(On Saturday), he will be keen to do well".