HUGO LLORIS has blamed France’s Euro 2016 campaign for Paul Pogba’s dip in form.
The midfielder, 23, joined Manchester United for a world record £89million deal but his performances have not justified the enormous price-tag.
But Spurs keeper Lloris reckons Pogba’s lacklustre displays are due to his exertions over the summer.
Lloris, said: “There are a lot of players who played in the Euros and experiencing physical difficulties at this moment.
“Their preparation was not ideal for the new season. Paul is one of them. And he has to take on a record transfer to Manchester United.
“There are lots of little things that have slowed him.
“But we all know he has many qualities and talent – that’s why we’re demanding of him.
“But things will go well for him with work.”
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Expectations have been extremely high for Pogba since moving back to Old Trafford with some questioning if he is worth the extraordinary fee.
And even France boss Didier Deschamps has been piling the pressure on his star man.
But Lloris is backing his international team-mate to get back to his best in tonight's clash against the Netherlands.
Lloris added: "I can understand the high expectations around him.
"There are also [some expectations] from the dressing room and also from the staff and the coach.
"But France is a team and not only one player. We have to be complementary to get the best performance.
"Paul has everything to be a great player but we always ask him to back that up. He can show it in a big game tomorrow [Monday]."
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