Zlatan: Paul Pogba's Critics Are 'Jealous People'

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has said that "jealous people" will regret their words of criticism about Paul Pogba.

Pogba had a quiet performance in Manchester United's 2-1 loss to Manchester City.

"All the jealous people who talk about him will swallow all of the words they have said about him. He will only improve and will get everyone behind him," said Ibrahimovic. 

Pogba was signed from Juventus for a world-record fee of £89.3 million.

"My relationship with Paul is easy: I speak, he listens. Paul is a player with a lot of talent," said Ibrahimovic.

"Now, you have to be realistic: people are putting a lot of pressure on Paul. His transfer created a huge amount of buzz.

"I didn't know Paul before and, now that I do, I can tell you he's someone who works enormously. He really wants to improve and he has a super attitude. But you mustn't forget he's young. That's all I can say."