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France midfielder Paul Pogba talks about how tough Ibrahimovic can be, likens him with Michael Jordan.
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has made a comparison between Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan in terms of leadership style.
The 30-year-old shared a dressing room with the towering presence of Zlatan at Manchester United when the Swede was at the club during the 2016/17 season and a huge chunk of the following campaign.
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During that period, the Red Devils enjoyed their first string of successes in the way of silverware since the Sir Alex Ferguson era, winning the Europa League, the EFL Cup, and the Community Shield.
What Pogba said about Zlatan's leadership
The France international was asked about leadership styles, and he believes Zlatan dished out tough love.
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He explained that the now-retired forward had a hunger for success, and he tried to share that with his teammates, even if it meant berating them. He believes Ibrahimovic shares this trait with six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan.
Jordan has also been accused of being tough by ex-teammates, with some even accusing him of getting physical.
“I saw different kinds of leaders,” Pogba told Al Jazeera, per Complete Sports.
“I saw Zlatan [Ibrahimovic] he was a harsh leader. He wanted you to win, and he said it in a harsh way. Some people liked it, and some didn’t. It could bring you up or down. With Zlatan, you needed to be strong mentally. Michael Jordan-style.”
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