Manchester United legend Gary Neville has likened Paul Pogba's situation to former teammate Juan Veron.

As debate rages as to whether Pogba must adapt or whether manager Jose Mourinho must build around the former Juventus star, Neville has offered his take on where his future at Old Trafford.

"I think he's better when he's free when he isn't disciplined," Neville told Sky Sports Super Six. "I remember when Veron came to United and played alongside Scholes, and while they were free there was a structure to what they did.

"If Scholes went forward Veron would sit, and if Veron went forward Scholes would. So when Veron came it changed the midfield.

"Pogba reminds me very much of Veron in the way he reads and sees the game. My view is you have to pick him to his strengths and if you play him in midfield you have to accept he won't always be where you want him to be.

"I think he is better in a three in midfield. My view is United knew what they were getting when they signed him, and ultimately you have to play him to his strengths."