World-record signing Paul Pogba needs time to find his feet at Manchester United, says manager Jose Mourinho.
The 23-year-old France midfielder, who joined for £89m in August, scored twice in Thursday's 4-1 Europa League win over Fenerbahce after a subdued display in Monday's 0-0 draw at Liverpool.
"Two days ago he was the worst player in the Premier League and 48 hours later he's phenomenal," said Mourinho.
"He needs time. I'm happy with his performance. He has what we need."
Mourinho, who spent two seasons in charge of Inter Milan and led them to the Champions League as part of a treble in 2010, believes Pogba is getting used to a different style of football to that at former club Juventus.
"I was in Italy and I know the characteristics, the pace and intensity," the 53-year-old Portuguese added.
"To be in Italy for four or five years and then come back to the Premier League, I was not expecting him to adjust in a click of fingers."
Pogba, who said after the match that he felt "comfortable with all the team", now has three goals in 10 games for United.
Jesse Lingard and Anthony Martial also scored for United, with former Red Devils striker Robin van Persie applauded warmly after scoring a late consolation.
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