Erik ten Hag must replace two Paul Pogba strengths outlined by Manchester United teammate

Paul Pogba's Manchester United teammate Scott McTominay has already outlined the Frenchman's main strengths that Erik ten Hag will need to replace this summer.

The midfielder's tumultuous second spell at Old Trafford will come to an end this month when Pogba's contract expires. There will be no love lost between himself and the United supporters after his actions in recent weeks.

Pogba's last action in a United shirt at Old Trafford saw the 29-year-old cup his ear to the United fans who were chanting 'f*** off Pogba' towards him. His new documentary series, 'The Pogmentary', has also caused a stir among supporters.

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During the five-part series, Pogba is seen criticising the club for their 'mere' £300,000-per-week contract offer - a move that riled United fans considering his poor performances. Despite his lack of form, Erik ten Hag will need to replace Pogba this summer as he bids to improve his central midfield options.

According to McTominay, there are two key strengths that Pogba brings to the table that are difficult to find elsewhere. Speaking back in 2020 (via the Mirror ), the Scotland international said: "You've got the physique and the presence to hold people off and the burst of speed where you can get through as well.

"There's so many good examples of it in world football. Paul's probably one of the best examples of it, he's very, very powerful and gets across the grass really, really quickly.

"It's a dangerous tool to have in the middle of the pitch as well." Of course, Pogba is not the only midfielder to be leaving United this summer.

Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard and Nemanja Matic are all departing Manchester with the latter having already signed for Jose Mourinho's AS Roma. Ten Hag is hoping to reunite with Frenkie de Jong in the transfer window, while Donny van de Beek is likely to play a bigger role, having spent the second half of the season on loan at Everton.

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