Zlatan Ibrahimovic feels former Manchester United teammate Paul Pogba is now performing to his potential.

Ibrahimovic, who netted 29 goals in 53 appearances for United, says Pogba is performing like everybody expects him to because he feels more free under the new regime.

“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," the Swede told ESPN FC.

“Obviously, he 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 [Pogba] is one of them.

“We are seeing [a] more happy Paul, more free Paul, more 'do whatever you want to do,' and he is succeeding with things now.

“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.

“When you play, happiness is very important, because when you feel stuck in a situation, you don't express yourself 100 percent and play 100 percent."