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Giggs: Man Utd fans split on Pogba stay

Wales coach Ryan Giggs admits he's unimpressed by the antics of Paul Pogba at Manchester United.

Pogba has declared he wanted to leave the club for a new challenge this summer.

And when asked how team-mates would have reacted to that in his day, Red Devils legend Giggs was straight to the point.

He said: "Kick him in training. But that doesn't happen any more, you are starting to lose that.

"Now I'm not saying you kick everyone - but that was how Ronaldo got better.

"Paul Scholes would kick him if he took too many touches.

"Suddenly it clicked that you can't keep dribbling 'or else I'm going to get kicked'."

Giggs believes it would be a massive blow if Pogba was sold, as it would leave a gaping hole in the team.

The Wales boss said: "I think the fans are split. Some fans say 'let him go' and some recognise the quality he has got and if he does go there will be a big void.

"If you get rid of all the players and you haven't got quality to replace them, then that is difficult as well. So it is a tough job for Ole, that balancing act.

"Ronaldo said he wanted to go and then did an extra year.

"Whether that is going to happen or not, I don't know.

"But if Pogba goes now, there will be a massive void in midfield where I think we are already short."

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