PAUL POGBA's tough start to life at Manchester United is similar to Mesut Ozil's move to Arsenal, according to Ian Wright.
Pogba has struggled to live up to his £89million price-tag since signing for Manchester United from Juventus over the summer.
The 23-year-old has been moved about in United's midfield by Jose Mourinho and was heavily criticised for his performance in the 4-0 defeat to Chelsea.
However, the Frenchman has showed glimmers of his best and scored twice in the 4-1 Europa League win over Fenerbahce last week.
And former Arsenal striker Wright has defended Pogba's up-and-down form, comparing his arrival in the Premier League to Ozil's in 2013.
"To me, there are similarities to Mesut Ozil when he first arrived at Arsenal and struggled," Wright told The Sun.
"So get players around him to give Pogba the ball, channel the play through him.
Paul Pogba shows off personalised trainers outside the Lowry Hotel
Tue, October 25, 2016Manchester United star Paul Pogba is snapped wearing a pair of personalised trainers as he left the Lowry Hotel on Tuesday morning
Manchester United star Paul Pogba is snapped wearing a pair of personalised trainers as he left the Lowry Hotel this morning
"I believe it won’t be long before things click for Pogba and he becomes one of the best players in the league.
"It’s just a case of using him the right way.
"There needs to be a bit of patience with him but that’s in short supply when you cost £89m.
"Patience is needed across the board because United are in transition.
"They have had three managers since Alex Ferguson retired and Jose Mourinho needs time.
"It was a worrying day for him on his return to the Bridge but I don’t really buy this excuse that United were tired after three games in a week."