I Did Not Know About Pogba Ban - Mourinho

The France international star will sit out the opening game of the season against Bournemouth, and the Portuguese even admitted he was surprised when he found out
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that he did not know about Paul Pogba's one-game ban when the midfielder signed for the Old Trafford club.


Speaking to the media ahead of the club's Premier League opener, Mourinho confirmed that the France international will miss the clash with Bournemouth, due to a booking in the Coppa Italia final last season.

But the Portuguese only found out after Pogba put pen to paper.

"I found out two days ago,” he said

“I knew the situation with the yellow cards but I didn’t know if an accumulation would bring a suspension.”

Nevertheless, the Portuguese has confirmed that the France international star will be able to make his debut at Old Trafford in the Red Devils' second match of the campaign.

“By Tuesday he will be ready to play against Southampton,” the ex-Real Madrid and Chelsea boss said, looking forward to the fixture, which actually takes place on Friday.