Bruno Fernandes has been talking positively about his partnership with Paul Pogba.
The two players have struck up a relationship on and off the pitch, but it is at risk of ending if Pogba forces an exit this summer due to his expiring contract.
Fernandes spoke about his connection with Pogba during a fan Q&A.
The United playmaker says he believes the best is yet to come from the pair as a partnership.
You can take that as either the pair combining to win the Europa League this season, or much bigger success beyond this season if Pogba stays. Or perhaps both.
Fernandes said: “I think, on the pitch, there is still to come the best for both of us. We can do much better together.
“I think we are doing better now because people and players are concerned about who they might mark – we have Paul Pogba and Bruno Fernandes in the same places, the same pockets. Sometimes it is difficult for players to find who to mark and who to give freedom and so it’s good for the team.”
Fernandes went onto praise Pogba as one of the world’s best. He discovered this the hard way when his Portugal side were beaten by France in an international earlier this season.
He said: “For me, playing with Paul, it’s playing with one of the best players in the world. So I think the best of me comes out and it’s helped me to have those kind of qualities.”
So dangerous together
United failed to beat Leeds at the weekend and one of the possible reasons why was that Pogba spent 75 minutes on the bench.
Leeds were able to put all of their efforts into stopping Fernandes, and while he still managed to attempt a game-leading five shots at goal, he did not make the breakthrough.
If Pogba had played all 90 minutes, United would likely have stood a better chance of success.
Both players are likely to start this week when United take on Roma in the Europa League semi-finals first leg.
This is a chance for both players to shine on the big stage, and show their quality together.
Fernandes and Pogba combined have scored 30 goals this season, and have 20 assists.
Even though Fernandes contributes a healthy portion of these, Pogba still chips in with six goals and six assists on his own, and there are likely a few more to come from both players.
It could just be a partnership has enough potential to encourage Pogba to stay put.
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