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‘He’s away with the fairies’: Paul Scholes claims Paul Pogba will need to be babysat in Manchester United's midfield 'until he is 35' as he has the tendency to do 'stupid stuff' on the pitch

Paul Scholes has criticised Paul Pogba for being 'away with the fairies' during Manchester United's 2-2 draw with Atlanta on Tuesday evening.

The French international struggled to perform during Manchester United's fixture in Italy and was ultimately hooked off for Nemanja Matic in the second half.

Reflecting on Pogba's performance, Scholes said the Manchester United midfielder would need to be babysat 'until he is 35' as he has the tendency to do 'stupid stuff' on the pitch.

Paul Scholes has criticised Paul Pogba for being 'away with the fairies' during Manchester United's 2-2 draw with Atlanta on Tuesday evening (above)

Paul Scholes has criticised Paul Pogba for being 'away with the fairies' during Manchester United's 2-2 draw with Atlanta on Tuesday evening (above)

He said that Pogba will need to be babysat 'until he is 35' as he does 'stupid stuff' on the pitch

Speaking after the game, Scholes said: 'Pogba needs somebody on him all the time.