Published 15:10 IST, April 15th 2020

Paul Pogba reveals nearly clashing in training with Man United flop Ravel Morrison

Manchester United academy graduate Paul Pogba revealed how he almost got into a brawl with former teammate Ravel Morrison during his younger days.

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Paul Pogba came through ranks of famed Man United academy before deciding to move abroad and play for Juventus in Serie A. During his younger days, Frenchman, along with likes of Jesse Lingard, Ravel Morrison and or Man United academy graduates featured in  FA Youth Cup. Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba spoke about how he almost came to blows with former teammate Ravel Morrison.

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Paul Pogba recalls training ground bust-up with Man United Academy star Ravel Morrison

In a discussion on Man United's official podcast, Paul Pogba revealed that he almost got into a brawl with former Man United academy graduate Ravel Morrison. French World Cup winner was quoted as saying “So I was training and obviously everyone kws how good Rav is with ball. He was dribbling [past] players. I took ball from him and he got angry a bit and kicked me. I couldn’t speak English so I looked at him and [thought] “that’s okay, I’ll wait until you get ball” [laughs]. I smashed him. He started talking to me in English and I responded in French.”

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Pogba furr added, “You kw, ‘Okay we will see after in changing room. Okay, problem. I’m t scared of you’. After, he came to me and hugged, you kw, and, since n, we’re very close. It’s a strange story and funny but that happens a lot in football and w we’re very good friends.” Ravel Morrison is currently on loan at Middlesbrough having signed for Sheffield United at start of 2019-20 Premier League season.

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15:10 IST, April 15th 2020