Paul Pogba had multiple fallouts with Jose Mourinho during the Portuguese manager’s time at Old Trafford.
It was claimed that the two were in disagreement on playing style and it was a a big reason Pogba was left out of the squad for periods.
Ibrahimovic played for United in the 2016/17 season but his campaign ended in injury and he signed for LA Galaxy just a few months into his second year with the club.
And in an interview with ESPN, the Swedish superstar has had his say on Pogba’s role in the team under Mourinho.
"There are these players that need to be free, they need to feel free to do what they are able to do under the disciple of the coach,” he said.
"Obviously, he [Mourinho] has his tactics, he has that, but some players they go above these limits, and you need to let them be free, and I think Paul is one of them.
"Paul didn't feel confidence from the coach, and the coach didn't feel confidence for Paul.”
Pogba has scored five league goals since Mourinho left (Image: GETTY )
Ibrahimovic has been brilliant for LA Galaxy since he joined (Image: GETTY )
Mourinho was sacked after United’s 3-1 loss to Liverpool in the Premier League back in December.
And since then, interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has won all seven of his games in charge.
Pogba has been the Red Devils’s star man as well, scoring five goals and registering four assists in six league outings.
Ibrahimovic noted how Pogba’s new-found confidence is a result of the attacking football Solskjaer has instilled into the team.
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"We are seeing more happy Paul, more free Paul, more 'do whatever you want to do,' and he is succeeding with things now,” he former Barcelona man added.
"It's like new energy, new blood came in, and now he is playing like he knows how to play. And we know who Pogba is, and this is the Pogba we are seeing."
United’s next game is away at Arsenal in the FA Cup fourth round - their second ‘big six’ match-up since Solskjaer’s arrival.
The Norwegian’s side will also come up against PSG in an important last 16 Champions League tie in the middle of February.