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Manchester United v Paris Saint-Germain: Paul Pogba and Alexis Sanchez among the SIX United players to get 3/10 from L’Equipe

Paul Pogba was one of six Manchester United players to receive a 3/10 rating from French publication L’Equipe after losing to Paris Saint-Germain.

PSG took control of their Champions League last 16 clash against United with a 2-0 victory in the first leg at Old Trafford to inflict Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s first defeat as manager.

Two priceless away goals from Presnel Kimpembe and Kylian Mbappe ensured the French champions take a commanding lead back to the Parc des Princes.

In the closing stages of the game, Pogba received a red card which will rule him out of the return leg in the first week of March.

And the writers of L’Equipe (France’s most respected daily sports newspaper) have torn into the World Cup winner.

Pogba’s display was described as a ‘nightmare’ and his impact on the game was labelled ‘non-existent’.

Alexis Sanchez came on just before half-time for the injured Jesse Lingard, with the former Arsenal man also receiving a 3/10. So bad was his performance, the French journalists are convinced he has been a flop at Old Trafford.

They continued their verbal assault by saying the highest-paid player in the Premier League ‘wandered around like a soul in pain.’

Despite his early injury, Lingard was also targeted for his performance. L’Equipe claimed the attacking midfielder did not utilise his pace and movement to good enough effect.

Elsewhere, Ander Herrera was criticised for not being able to influence the game and his midfield partner Nemanja Matic was also chastised for losing Kimpembe for his goal.

Ashley Young was the only Red Devil to score favourably with the critics – getting a 6/10. But it was alleged he should have been sent off for a barge on Angel Di Maria.

The Argentina international was sensational on the night, setting up two goals as he tormented his former side and picking up an 8/10 in the process.

Meanwhile Solskjaer was forced to deal with added insult to injury after his first loss as United boss, racking up a measly 4/10 on the night.

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