Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho hailed Paul
Pogba's "top" comeback display and described Zlatan Ibrahimovic's
return to action as "very emotional" after a 4-1 win over Newcastle.
Pogba
came into the starting line-up for the match after two months out with a
hamstring problem and produced an excellent performance, in which he created
one goal and scored another.
The
midfielder was substituted in the 70th minute, and seven minutes later striker
Ibrahimovic was brought on for his first appearance since suffering knee
ligament damage in April.
"He had to come out when he felt the first sign
of fatigue, because we don't want to go over the limits. So he played a little
bit more than an hour, and for that hour it looked like he wasn't for such a
long time not playing football."
When
it was then put to him that some players are irreplaceable, Mourinho agreed,
and added: "He affects our football.
"We
all know, myself and the fellow players, that certain players influence the
levels of the team. With him we have much more creation. I am so happy.
"Now let's see the best decision for Wednesday
(when United play Basel away in the Champions League) - if the best thing for
him is to play again, or for him to rest, because he is a player we need to
protect."
Regarding
Ibrahimovic, who re-signed for United in August after his initial deal with
them expired earlier in the summer, Mourinho said: "It was a very
emotional scene for all of us that have stayed close to such a professional
with one of the biggest injuries in football.
"I
think him coming back was a joy for everyone, but for us close to him, it was
more than that - it was big emotion to see the big guy coming back."
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