I confronted Graeme Souness on why he hated Paul Pogba at Man Utd – his response was surprising
manchestereveningnews.co.ukGraeme Souness doesn't actually hate Paul Pogba, according to former Manchester United star Patrice Evra. Throughout Pogba's second tenure at Old Trafford, ex-Sky Sports pundit Souness didn't hesitate to brutally criticise the Frenchman on TV.
His frequent and intense criticism of Pogba became a recurring joke on social media, with fans convinced the Scot had an irrational hatred of the midfielder.
However, according to Evra, Souness doesn't harbour any resentment towards the French World Cup champion. "I had a good talk with Graeme Souness about Paul Pogba, and I asked him why he hated Pogba, but he told me that he didn't," the former left back explained on The Overlap, brought to you by Sky Bet. READ MORE: Former Man United midfielder Paul Pogba receives 'boost' ahead of doping ban hearing READ MORE: I cut Paul Pogba's hair - the ex-Man Utd star is not what you'd expect in real life "He found Pogba more frustrating, especially considering his talent and quality.
And that's what I say to Paul. 'Stop thinking people hate you. It's because you frustrate them. You are an animal. When you run box to box, nobody can stop you'." Pogba started his senior career at Old Trafford, but moved to Juventus on a free transfer in 2012 after struggling to secure a place in Sir Alex Ferguson's first team.
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