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‘Klopp wouldn’t put up with Pogba’s behaviour’ – former Man Utd midfielder Giles frustrated by France international

Jurgen Klopp “wouldn’t put up with the way Paul Pogba’s behaved” at Manchester United, says Johnny Giles, with the Red Devils considered to have lost a fear factor when Sir Alex Ferguson headed into retirement back in 2013.

An iconic Scot oversaw the emergence of a talented Frenchman as a senior star, but refused to bow to pressure from agent Mino Raiola and allowed a hot prospect to head for Juventus in 2012.

Four years later, a record-breaking £89 million ($121m) deal brought Pogba back to Old Trafford.

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Superstar status was expected to be cemented back in English football, but the World Cup winner has faced questions of his form and commitment throughout a second spell in Manchester.