Manchester United react as Mourinho drops Pogba as vice-captain

Manchester United’s hierarchy has backed Jose Mourinho’s decision to strip Paul Pogba of the vice-captaincy, according to the UK Guardian.

Pogba, who has led the side in three games this season, was told about his demotion before Tuesday night’s defeat by Derby County.

The report says the club’s senior officials have no intention of asking Mourinho to reconsider his decision.

“No, the only truth is that I made a decision that Paul is not the second captain anymore. No fallout, just a decision that I can make, I’m the manager and I’ve made the decision.

“The person who made the decision to make him not the second captain is the same one who made him the second captain in the first place, me.

“I’ve made a decision as a manager which I don’t have to explain to you,” the United manager said after the game.

Barcelona had a £45m bid turned down by United in the summer and the Spanish champions may consider a fresh offer in the January window.