Manchester United forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic has backed his team-mate Paul Pogba to cope with the pressure that comes with being the world’s most expensive footballer.
Pogba endured an afternoon to forget in the Premier League on Sunday, as he turned in arguably his poorest performance in a United shirt in the 1-1 draw against Liverpool. The midfielder conceded a first-half penalty after handling the ball from a corner, but Ibrahimovic equalised late on to salvage a point for the hosts.
Speaking about the focus on Pogba, Ibrahimovic suggested he has what it takes to thrive amid this intense scrutiny, per Jamie Jackson of the Guardian:
Pressure is something I enjoy.