Brighton vs manchester united pogba comment on mourinho reveals rift

You're referring to the infamous incident between Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho during the 2018-2019 season.

On January 2, 2019, Manchester United played against Brighton & Hove Albion at the Falmer Stadium. During the match, Pogba scored a goal in the 31st minute, but was substituted off the field in the 80th minute. After the match, Pogba was interviewed by Sky Sports, and his comments sparked controversy.

When asked about his substitution, Pogba said: "When you're on the pitch, you want to be on the pitch. When you're not on the pitch, you want to be on the pitch. It's normal. I'm a player, I want to play. I want to help my team. I want to win."

Mourinho, who was the Manchester United manager at the time, responded to Pogba's comments in a press conference the next day. He said: "I don't think it's a question of not wanting to play. I think it's a question of not being ready to play. He's not ready to play. He's not ready to play because he's not ready to work."

The comments from both Pogba and Mourinho revealed a rift between the two, with Pogba seemingly unhappy with his role in the team and Mourinho questioning Pogba's work ethic. The incident marked a turning point in their relationship, and Pogba would eventually leave Manchester United in 2022 to join Juventus.

The incident also sparked a wider debate about the relationship between players and managers, with some arguing that Pogba's comments were a sign of a lack of respect for Mourinho, while others saw it as a legitimate expression of frustration from a player who felt underutilized.