Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba says he experienced depression after falling out with Jose Mourinho through the Portuguese supervisor’s time in cost at Old Trafford.
Mourinho was sacked as United manager in December 2018.
“I’ve experienced depression many instances in my profession, however you do not speak about it,” he advised La Figaro.
“Sometimes, you do not know you are depressed, you solely need to isolate your self, be alone, and these are indicators that do not deceive.
“Personally, it began once I was with Jose Mourinho in Manchester. You ask your self questions, surprise should you’re at fault, as a result of you could have by no means lived moments like these in your life.”
Pogba re-joined United for a then-world document £89m in 2016, the identical summer time Mourinho succeeded Louis van Gaal as Red Devils boss.
He helped United win the League Cup and Europa League in 2017 under the previous Chelsea boss however their relationship soured in the beginning of the next season.
Mourinho advised Pogba he would never captain the side again under his administration, reportedly due to considerations about his perspective, earlier than he was sacked two months later after a run of poor outcomes.
Pogba says specializing in his household and speaking to former gamers who additionally experienced depression, together with former Manchester United team-mate Patrice Evra, helped him cope.
“I do not need these unfavourable moments to make me overlook all my achievements, nevertheless it’s not essentially simple,” he mentioned.
“And when you possibly can’t do it on their lonesome I speak rather a lot with ‘Uncle Pat’ [Evra], former gamers who lived it, as a result of they’re going to perceive you instantly.
“Talking, being listened to, getting out all this anger and depression that gnaws at you, it is necessary for me.
“Of course, we earn some huge cash and we will not complain, actually, nevertheless it would not cease you from going by means of these moments.
“Just like everybody in life, some moments are harder than others.
“Because you earn cash, it is best to at all times be comfortable? That’s not how life is. But, in soccer, it isn’t accepted, though we’re not superheroes, solely human beings.”
Pogba’s Manchester United future is unsure together with his contract set to run out on the finish of the season.
The midfielder says he’s not sure of the function he performs within the Red Devils aspect, not like with the nationwide crew under boss Didier Deschamps.
“The coach [Deschamps] and I get alongside very nicely,” mentioned Pogba, who’s in a camp with France earlier than friendlies towards Ivory Coast and South Africa.
“He gave me a job that I do know, however at Manchester United, do I actually have a job? I’m asking the query and I do not know the reply.”
Pogba World Cup medal stolen
Pogba additionally says burglars stole his World Cup winner’s medal once they broke into his house.
He spoke of his “family’s worst nightmare” final week when his house was burgled throughout his aspect’s Champions League sport towards Atletico Madrid.
His two younger youngsters and their nanny have been in the home on the time.
“The foremost factor is that my youngsters are nicely,” he mentioned.
Speaking about what was taken, Pogba added: “There have been jewels from my mom, my world champion medal.
“What scared me probably the most was that my two youngsters have been at house with the nanny throughout this incident.
“She overheard every little thing, referred to as my spouse and safety, then locked herself with the boys in a room. For a number of days, she was shocked.”
