Manchester United tactical mistakes can explain the struggle Paul Pogba highlighted

Paul Pogba's time at Manchester United looks set to end this summer. The French midfielder has a contract that is due to expire at the end of the current campaign, and it's become more and more unlikely that he will extend his stay at Old Trafford.

Throughout his time in Manchester, supporters have wondered what might have been if he'd fulfilled his true potential at the club. The 29 year-old has showcased flashes of brilliance, but he's ultimately struggled for consistency.

Speaking while on international duty this week, Pogba offered an insight into his failings for United. "At Manchester United, do I really have a role? I ask myself this question and I do not have an answer," he said.

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It's an interesting comment. And plenty of the blame tends to be placed on the player's doorstep, but it is reasonable to suggest that Pogba has a point. Since he was bought from Juventus for a significant amount, the environment around him on (and off) the pitch has been constantly changing.

The French international has played under a number of different coaches from Jose Mourinho to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to Ralf Rangnick, with each representing a different playing style. Moreover, Pogba's role within the team has regularly changed depending on the scenario. He's played as part of a midfield two, as a no.10, as a forward on the left and on the right.

Incredibly, despite the number of tactical shifts at United, his team haven't once stumbled upon the system that have truly allowed him to prosper like he did in Italy. He thrived as part of a midfield trio at Juventus, yet United have persisted with a midfield two for nearly the whole of his second spell at Old