Paul Pogba has confirmed that there was a break-in at his home while he was playing for Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday night.
Having been made to settle for a place on the bench at Old Trafford, the World Cup winner was powerless to help United when he was eventually summoned for the final 23 minutes against Atletico Madrid. As a result, United were eliminated from the marquee European competition.
As the action played out, meanwhile, there was a break-in at the Pogba home while his young family were sleeping. The player has since taken to social media asking for help.
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Manchester Evening News understands that United are working with players to review and strengthen their home security. It comes after Victor Lindelof and his family were subject to a similar incident earlier in the season.
Pogba has posted a statement on his Twitter profile. It reads: "Last night our family's worst nightmare was realised when our home was broken into and burglarised while our babies were sleeping in their bedroom.
"The burglars were in our home for less than five minutes, but in that time they took something more valuable than anything we had in our home... our sense of safety and security.
"This occurred during the final minutes of last night's match when they knew we would not be home. My wife and I rushed home not knowing if our children were safe and unharmed. As a father, there is no worse feeling in this world than not being there to protect your children. I sincerely hope no-one ever has to feel what I felt last night."
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United released a statement in support shortly afterwards, which read: ""Everybody at Manchester United is thinking of Paul Pogba and his family following an incident at the midfielder’s home on Tuesday. We are sending our best wishes to Paul and his family at this difficult time."
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