Former Manchester United captain Darren Fletcher insists Paul Pogba remains the club's biggest influence.

Fletcher feels Pogba is United's most influential player and has been the biggest miss for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

He told Sky Sports, "Without a doubt it is a big blow, he is a leader, a World Cup winner. His performances get scrutinised to the level where it is a little bit unfair. If you look at the stats over a season - goals, assists, chances created, passes - he is Manchester United's most dominant and influential player.

"People probably expect too much from him but if you look at the stats he always delivers and makes things happen.

"That's probably where the criticism comes because he always tries things. Great Manchester United players have always done that, they've never gone simple or safe. Paul is maybe trying a little bit too hard.

"It's a massive blow but also an opportunity for someone else to step up."