France boss Didier Deschamps says Paul Pogba "can't be happy" being left on the bench and playing out of position at Manchester United, report agencies.
Pogba has only started twice for United in the seven games since the 6-1 home defeat to Tottenham and, for brief spells toward the end of matches against Arsenal and Everton, has been asked to play on the left-wing.
United triggered a one-year extension in Pogba's contract in October, but speculation about the midfielder's future persists, with the Frenchman continuing to talk up a potential move to Real Madrid.
"I know Paul well and he knows the squad well. He finds himself in a situation with his club that he can't be happy about, neither in terms of his playing time nor his position," Deschamps told France Football.
"He did well in the matches that he was involved in last month and performed consistently despite his lack of rhythm. Nevertheless, we can't say that he's blossoming at club level.
"There's no problem with me, but I also work hard to manage him. When a player is unhappy at club level, of course he is happy to play for France. He will tell me about how he's feeling and as I know him very well, things will go in a positive direction. It's also his responsibility to put in a big effort."
