Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba's feud was reignited in the aftermath of Manchester United's 2-2 draw at Southampton on Saturday night.

Pogba was slated by Mourinho in the away dressing room at St Mary's for being reckless in possession and, it was reported over the weekend, labelled 'a virus' by his boss.

But Sportsmail understands Mourinho was more general in his criticism as he raged against a fall in standards and discipline from his players, saying he, as manager, wasn't the only one to blame for recent performances.

Paul Pogba has reportedly clashed once again with Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho

Mourinho criticised Pogba and reportedly called him 'a virus' in a post-match exchange

The France midfielder, according to The Times, claimed Mourinho's tactics are shackling the squad and added he had nobodyto pass to in front of him because players did not have freedom to move.

Pogba has been notably poor in recent games amid concerns from staff that he has once again set his sights on leaving Old Trafford. He is not alone with other teammates also considering their futures.

He was understood to be frustrated further on Saturday by how United were forced to set up in midfield with Scott McTominay and Nemanja Matic behind in a makeshift three man defence.

Pogba himself was restored to United's starting line-up amid an injury crisis having been dropped for the Champions League win over Young Boys last week.

United fought back from 2-0 down to claim a draw against Southampton but they are already eight points off the Champions League places.

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