The former Manchester United midfielder has praised both legends for their impact on his game and development.
Pogba a product of the United academy left United for Juventus in 2012 after he failed to break into the first team at Old Trafford. Having trained with both midfield maestros, he sees some similarities between them.
Speaking on training with legends like Scholes and Giggs, he said:
"With them you train to the end, up to perfection, because Paul Scholes — despite his age — was still there at the end of practice, hitting long passes, shots. He didn’t miss one. When you’re there, you have to adapt fast. I like that — always challenges." He told ESPN via Yahoo sports.
On what he learnt from Pirlo, he said:
"His calmness, his confidence.
"He’d miss a pass and it didn’t matter – he was sure he’d succeed with the next one. He could decide matches. I’d like to be as decisive.
"Before he got the ball, he knew who he would give it to.
Comparing the two legends, he said:
"Pirlo, Paul Scholes, they knew how to read the game. I manage that from time to time.
"Because I’m fairly big, I use my body. So I’ll control the ball, even when there’s a player on me, and then I’ll pass. They are smaller, so they’ll play faster so as not to be touched."
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