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Didier Deschamps doubts Paul Pogba Ballon d'Or chances

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France manager Didier Deschamps suggests that Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will struggle to win the Ballon d'Or during his career as he is not attacking enough.

France manager Didier Deschamps has suggested that Paul Pogba will not win the Ballon d'Or during his career as he does not score enough goals.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have dominated the award since 2008, while in general the accolade has been bestowed upon attacking players throughout the years.

Pogba became the world's most expensive player on his return to Manchester United during the summer, but Deschamps - who manages the 23-year-old at international level - does not see him being voted the world's best player.

"Even when he does things well it's not good enough. So we can understand that it may encourage him to do things that are out of the ordinary but not necessarily helpful," Deschamps told French station RMC.

"He can do things that others do not, but it must also be the reality of what is good for the team. We're talking about a young player. He is at a club where he is also used in different positions.

"He's a midfielder. The Ballons d'Or are attackers or No 10s, with rare exceptions. These are players who score goals. Paul? He scores, but he will not score three goals every game."

Pogba has been included on the shortlist for this year's award.

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