Paul Pogba complained to José Mourinho that his tactics restrict the movement of the side during an exchange with the Manchester United manager after their 2-2 draw with Southampton on Saturday.

Mourinho claimed in an interview with RedeTV, the Brazilian broadcaster, that it would be “almost a miracle” if United finished in the top four this season thanks to their woeful start. They are eight points adrift of the Champions League places after the draw on the south coast.

More details have emerged of what happened in the away dressing room on Saturday night. It is understood that Mourinho criticised Pogba, the France midfielder, in front of his team-mates, telling the £89 million signing that he was disrespecting the United shirt by playing so poorly