themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--How Sir Alex Ferguson changed Patrice Evra after his first Man United title

Patrice Evra says Sir Alex Ferguson taught him to be like a 'robot ' amid Manchester United 's period of dominance in the late 2000s .
Evra joined United from Monaco for £5.5million in January 2006 and helped the club to their first Premier League title in four years amid intense competition from Chelsea in 2007 .
That was the first of three successive championships and Evra , who cameoed in the League Cup final victory in 2006 , regards the first of his five titles with United as the most treasured .
After United edged had Manchester City 1-0 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to win at Arsenal the following day but could only draw 1-1 with 10 men .
Three days later , the deposed champions formed a guard of honour for United at Stamford Bridge before a goalless draw .
Evra watched Chelsea drop points at compatriot Mikael Silvestre 's house , but was struck by how phlegmatic Silvestre was despite United securing the league .
`` I was like a kid ! ''
Evra told the United podcast .
`` I remember I was in Mikael Silvestre ’ s house and we were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was Chelsea playing and if they lost , we were champions .
`` I think they lost and we were champions and I start jumping around , and Mikael was looking at me thinking , ‘ What is he doing ?
’ Because he ’ d already won four leagues ( actually three ) and I was screaming and he told me to calm down .
I think your first one is so amazing .
`` I ’ ll be honest , when you start winning the third one , the fourth and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the same way .
You celebrate because of the cameras and stuff , but it ’ s not the same .
Ferguson taught us all to be like a robot .
`` I don ’ t think I was a human being playing for Manchester United .
When we won games , when I was doing something good , I was n't pleased .
For me , it was something normal . ''
Prior to his move to United , Evra had only won the now defunct League Cup in France with Monaco @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2004 Champions League final to Jose Mourinho 's Porto .
Didier Deschamps , who coached Evra at Monaco and later in the France national side , impressed the importance of winning whereas Ferguson taught Evra to regard it as normal .
`` I always say that Deschamps taught me winning is important , but Ferguson taught me that winning is normal , '' Evra added .
`` I remember after big wins against Liverpool he just said , ‘ well done , son ’ .
`` He was never screaming , apart from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ [ in 2008 ] .
It was just something normal , winning the league . ''

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Patrice Evra says Sir Alex Ferguson taught him to be like a 'robot' amid Manchester United's period of dominance in the late 2000s.
Evra joined United from Monaco for £5.5million in January 2006 and helped the club to their first Premier League title in four years amid intense competition from Chelsea in 2007.
That was the first of three successive championships and Evra, who cameoed in the League Cup final victory in 2006, regards the first of his five titles with United as the most treasured.
After United edged had Manchester City 1-0 with two games to play, Chelsea had to win at Arsenal the following day but could only draw 1-1 with 10 men. Three days later, the deposed champions formed a guard of honour for United at Stamford Bridge before a goalless draw.
Evra watched Chelsea drop points at compatriot Mikael Silvestre's house, but was struck by how phlegmatic Silvestre was despite United securing the league. "I was like a kid!" Evra told the United podcast. "I remember I was in Mikael Silvestre’s house and we were watching the game, I think it was Chelsea playing and if they lost, we were champions.
"I think they lost and we were champions and I start jumping around, and Mikael was looking at me thinking, ‘What is he doing?’ Because he’d already won four leagues (actually three) and I was screaming and he told me to calm down. I think your first one is so amazing.
"I’ll be honest, when you start winning the third one, the fourth and the fifth, you celebrate but not the same way. You celebrate because of the cameras and stuff, but it’s not the same. Ferguson taught us all to be like a robot.
"I don’t think I was a human being playing for Manchester United. When we won games, when I was doing something good, I wasn't pleased. For me, it was something normal."
Prior to his move to United, Evra had only won the now defunct League Cup in France with Monaco and suffered a comprehensive defeat in the 2004 Champions League final to Jose Mourinho's Porto. Didier Deschamps, who coached Evra at Monaco and later in the France national side, impressed the importance of winning whereas Ferguson taught Evra to regard it as normal.
"I always say that Deschamps taught me winning is important, but Ferguson taught me that winning is normal," Evra added. "I remember after big wins against Liverpool he just said, ‘well done, son’.
"He was never screaming, apart from when we won the Champions League final [in 2008]. It was just something normal, winning the league."


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Primary schools 'could re-open to some pupils in June'

Primary schools could re-open to some pupils in June it has been reported today .
Numerous reports say ministers hope to be able to allow pupils in year six to return to class , with social distancing measures in place , on June 1 .
It comes after Boris Johnson said he wanted to get primary school kids back to classes as soon as possible .
Those in their last year of primary school are considered to be a priority as they are about to move up into high school .
Government scientists are reportedly said to be currently discussing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officials are in talks with teaching unions about it .
The measure would also help parents hoping to be able to return to work .
Other reports say Year 10 and 12 pupils would be the first to return when secondary schools got the green light to re-open .
The Prime Minister is due this week to set out his blueprint for bringing the country out of lockdown and restarting the economy .
`` One of the things we want to do as fast as we can is certainly get primary schools back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today .
“ It ’ s not going to be easy but that ’ s where we want to go .
It ’ s about working out a way to do it.
” The Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford today said they hoped to get at least some pupils back into classes at the start of next month .
However , he said it would take around three weeks to ensure social distancing measures could be put in place .
“ Our advice from the trade unions and from the local education authorities @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a minimum from the point that we decide to do that , to when schools can reopen , so we are talking about the beginning of June '' he told the Andrew Marr show .
He said some groups could return earlier than others , saying for example year-six children who are due to move up to secondary school , and Welsh medium pupils who may not have had opportunities to use the language at home during lockdown .
“ I think of this in a phased way .
We ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back in all the schools on the first day '' he said .
“ We get those children in whom we have the greatest priority to begin with , we monitor that carefully , we add more children in as we are confident that we can do that safely .
“ And over time we will get back to something like the normal we were used to.
” Robert Halfon said that delays to primary schooling have an “ enormous effect ” on children ’ s education and skills later on in life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early years education and primary schools open when possible to do so .
Mr Halfon , who is chairman of the Commons education select committee , also told Sky News that he understands that there are “ huge anxieties ” about ending the lockdown , but he also believes that parents will want their children ’ s education to resume .
He said he would support “ some kind of summer school ” run not by teachers but by volunteers .
At Saturday 's Downing Street press conference local government minister Robert Jenrick @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to give a date to parents for the return of schools but that it would be done in a `` careful '' and `` phased '' manner .
The head of regulator Ofsted there was a `` great deal of logic '' to the move .
However the National Education Union joint general secretary Kevin Courtney said he believed talk of a June return would be `` premature '' and that it needed to be detailed how teachers , staff and pupils would be protected .

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Primary schools could re-open to some pupils in June it has been reported today.
Numerous reports say ministers hope to be able to allow pupils in year six to return to class, with social distancing measures in place, on June 1.
It comes after Boris Johnson said he wanted to get primary school kids back to classes as soon as possible.
Those in their last year of primary school are considered to be a priority as they are about to move up into high school.
Government scientists are reportedly said to be currently discussing the potential impact of the move and officials are in talks with teaching unions about it.
(Image: PA)
The measure would also help parents hoping to be able to return to work.
Other reports say Year 10 and 12 pupils would be the first to return when secondary schools got the green light to re-open.
The Prime Minister is due this week to set out his blueprint for bringing the country out of lockdown and restarting the economy.
"One of the things we want to do as fast as we can is certainly get primary schools back" he told the Sun on Sunday today.
“It’s not going to be easy but that’s where we want to go. It’s about working out a way to do it.”
The Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford today said they hoped to get at least some pupils back into classes at the start of next month.
However, he said it would take around three weeks to ensure social distancing measures could be put in place.
“Our advice from the trade unions and from the local education authorities is that you will need three weeks as a minimum from the point that we decide to do that, to when schools can reopen, so we are talking about the beginning of June" he told the Andrew Marr show.
(Image: WalesOnline/ Rob Browne)
He said some groups could return earlier than others, saying for example year-six children who are due to move up to secondary school, and Welsh medium pupils who may not have had opportunities to use the language at home during lockdown.
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“I think of this in a phased way. We’re not going to have all the children back in all the schools on the first day" he said.
“We get those children in whom we have the greatest priority to begin with, we monitor that carefully, we add more children in as we are confident that we can do that safely.
“And over time we will get back to something like the normal we were used to.”
Robert Halfon said that delays to primary schooling have an “enormous effect” on children’s education and skills later on in life and that it is his preference that early years education and primary schools open when possible to do so.
Mr Halfon, who is chairman of the Commons education select committee, also told Sky News that he understands that there are “huge anxieties” about ending the lockdown, but he also believes that parents will want their children’s education to resume.
He said he would support “some kind of summer school” run not by teachers but by volunteers.
At Saturday's Downing Street press conference local government minister Robert Jenrick said the Government was not yet able to give a date to parents for the return of schools but that it would be done in a "careful" and "phased" manner.
The head of regulator Ofsted there was a "great deal of logic" to the move.
However the National Education Union joint general secretary Kevin Courtney said he believed talk of a June return would be "premature" and that it needed to be detailed how teachers, staff and pupils would be protected.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Helen Flanagan rescued after breaking down on the motorway while delivering PPE

Corrie 's Helen Flanagan has revealed her car broke down on the motorway while delivering PPE for the NHS .
The Bury actress told fans that she was on her way with the personal protective equipment when her journey came to an abrupt stop .
Helen documented the experience in a video shared on her Instagram Stories while she waited for the AA to arrive .
`` So I broke down on the motorway today .
I 'm delivering some PPE , '' she said .
`` And anyway I broke down , but the AA are coming , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ completely safe . ''
Mum-of-two Helen also recalled the adorable phone conversation she had with eldest daughter Matilda , four , in which she asked her : `` Mummy I love you , are you okay ? ''
The Rosie Webster actress , who was two hours away from delivering the PPE , later updated her followers to say the AA had come to her aid , and they were going above and beyond by taking the delivery for her .
She wrote : `` So car does n't look good but amazing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was two hours away from dropping off the PPE and Darren from @ theaa_uk is travelling all the way to drop the PPE off @ scrubs4heroes .
Thank you . ''
Helen recently appealed to fans to volunteer their time and sewing skills to making scrubs for NHS staff during the COVID-19 crisis .
The 29-year-old took to Instagram to share a photo of herself wearing hospital scrubs hand sewn by her sister for the charity Scrubs4Heroes , which provides free scrubs to healthcare workers on the coronavirus frontline .
She said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are going to be collected this week and given to the NHS Trust , I am wearing these to raise awareness and encourage volunteers . ''
Scrubs4Heroes was founded by Martin Kristensen , director of fashion brand Isabell Kristensen Couture .
`` More than 65,000 retired NHS doctors and nurses have been called-back to help with the crisis - they need scrubs !
`` Clean Scrubs are vital part of the most basic level of PPE .
`` # scrubs4heroes are not asking for any money – only your time . ''
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 'we got this ' as her youngest daughter Delilah interrupted a video about her skincare routine and battle with acne .
`` I love you to bits , I love you so much , '' she told Delilah as she kissed her tiny foot .
`` It is hard and we know it 's hard , as much as we love them .
`` Sometimes when it gets to 7pm you 're almost just too tired to even ... so yeah , just to let us mums know we are in it together @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forever .
`` We can get through it .
Yes we can . ''
The rallying lockdown video was captioned with the words 'we got this . '

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Corrie's Helen Flanagan has revealed her car broke down on the motorway while delivering PPE for the NHS.
The Bury actress told fans that she was on her way with the personal protective equipment when her journey came to an abrupt stop.
Helen documented the experience in a video shared on her Instagram Stories while she waited for the AA to arrive.
"So I broke down on the motorway today. I'm delivering some PPE," she said.
(Image: Helen Flanagan Instagram)
"And anyway I broke down, but the AA are coming, I'm near a farm, I'm completely safe."
Mum-of-two Helen also recalled the adorable phone conversation she had with eldest daughter Matilda, four, in which she asked her: "Mummy I love you, are you okay?"
The Rosie Webster actress, who was two hours away from delivering the PPE, later updated her followers to say the AA had come to her aid, and they were going above and beyond by taking the delivery for her.
(Image: Helen Flanagan Instagram)
She wrote: "So car doesn't look good but amazing service from @theaa_uk.
"I was two hours away from dropping off the PPE and Darren from @theaa_uk is travelling all the way to drop the PPE off @scrubs4heroes. Thank you."
Helen recently appealed to fans to volunteer their time and sewing skills to making scrubs for NHS staff during the COVID-19 crisis.
The 29-year-old took to Instagram to share a photo of herself wearing hospital scrubs hand sewn by her sister for the charity Scrubs4Heroes, which provides free scrubs to healthcare workers on the coronavirus frontline.
She said: "The scrubs I am wearing here are going to be collected this week and given to the NHS Trust, I am wearing these to raise awareness and encourage volunteers."
Scrubs4Heroes was founded by Martin Kristensen, director of fashion brand Isabell Kristensen Couture.
(Image: Helen Flanagan)
She explained: "@Scrubs4heroes offer 100-per-cent free scrubs to NHS trusts.
"More than 65,000 retired NHS doctors and nurses have been called-back to help with the crisis - they need scrubs!
"Clean Scrubs are vital part of the most basic level of PPE.
"#scrubs4heroes are not asking for any money – only your time."
The Coronation Street favourite recently assured fellow mums 'we got this' as her youngest daughter Delilah interrupted a video about her skincare routine and battle with acne.
"I love you to bits, I love you so much," she told Delilah as she kissed her tiny foot.
"But mums, fellow mums, it's hard.
"It is hard and we know it's hard, as much as we love them.
"Sometimes when it gets to 7pm you're almost just too tired to even ... so yeah, just to let us mums know we are in it together and it's not going to be forever.
"We can get through it. Yes we can."
The rallying lockdown video was captioned with the words 'we got this.'


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Paul Pogba names Man Utd player he would choose to isolate with

Paul Pogba has named Eric Bailly as the one Manchester United teammate he would n't mind isolating with in the current lockdown situation .
All United 's players are currently staying at home , like the rest of the country , as the United Kingdom practises social distancing .
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's players have been forced to keep up their fitness levels from home and train alone , though there is hope that the Premier League could soon return after the coronavirus enforced delay .
Pogba gave an update on his fitness while speaking to United 's official website @ @ @ @ @ @ @ players he is keeping in touch with regularly .
“ I spoke with Eric , I spoke with Andreas [ Pereira ] , I spoke with Victor [ Lindelof ] , I spoke with Juan [ Mata ] , Jesse [ Lingard ] ... we all talk , we send messages and stuff like this , ” Pogba said .
“ We keep in touch and we see everyone [ on video calls ] .
“ If I had to isolate with somebody ?
Eric Bailly , for sure .
He will make @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's clear Bailly is a popular member of the United squad , though whether Pogba will remain at Old Trafford in the long run remains to be seen .
The World Cup-winning France midfielder has been heavily linked with a move away from United , amid speculation he could join Real Madrid or rejoin former club Juventus .
Pogba has missed a big section of the current campaign with an ankle injury and his United contract is due to expire in June 2021 , unless the club exercise the clause for an @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Paul Pogba has named Eric Bailly as the one Manchester United teammate he wouldn't mind isolating with in the current lockdown situation.
All United's players are currently staying at home, like the rest of the country, as the United Kingdom practises social distancing.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's players have been forced to keep up their fitness levels from home and train alone, though there is hope that the Premier League could soon return after the coronavirus enforced delay.
Pogba gave an update on his fitness while speaking to United's official website, while he was also asked which players he is keeping in touch with regularly.
“I spoke with Eric, I spoke with Andreas [Pereira], I spoke with Victor [Lindelof], I spoke with Juan [Mata], Jesse [Lingard]... we all talk, we send messages and stuff like this,” Pogba said.
“We keep in touch and we see everyone [on video calls].
“If I had to isolate with somebody? Eric Bailly, for sure. He will make me laugh all day long!”
It's clear Bailly is a popular member of the United squad, though whether Pogba will remain at Old Trafford in the long run remains to be seen.
The World Cup-winning France midfielder has been heavily linked with a move away from United, amid speculation he could join Real Madrid or rejoin former club Juventus.
Pogba has missed a big section of the current campaign with an ankle injury and his United contract is due to expire in June 2021, unless the club exercise the clause for an extra 12 months in the deal.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Patrice Evra opens up on his life struggles before joining Man United

Former Manchester United favourite Patrice Evra has opened up on his difficult childhood growing up on the streets of Paris .
Although Evra is now known as a famous face in football , having earned 81 caps for France , and won five Premier Leagues plus a Champions League crown with Sir Alex Ferguson 's United , he had a tough start to life .
After being born in Senegal , Evra 's family moved to France when he was a child and he 's revealed there were occasions when he had to beg for money in Paris .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initially playing for Les Ulis , then a short time in the PSG academy , before playing in the Italian lower leagues .
They are experiences which , along with his childhood , helped his career that later includes spells at Monaco , United and Juventus .
He also captained his country at the 2014 World Cup .
“ I ’ ll be honest with you , it was a tough childhood because I ’ ve got many brothers and sisters , so it wasn ’ t easy living in the streets , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I was in Paris but living in the streets and sometimes I wasn ’ t even able to have some food .
I remember my brother Dominique was working at a McDonalds and so I was going there and on his lunch break he was giving me his own food .
I ’ m not scared to say that I ’ ve begged for money in front of shops .
I ’ ve been in front of shops and when I ’ ve seen some people I ’ ve said , ‘ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sometimes they were giving me the money and sometimes not , just because I wanted to buy a sandwich .
“ It was a tough time , but a happy time .
I was always happy and always felt lucky , I wouldn ’ t change anything , I would keep it that way because it built the man I am .
Some people , when you succeed they just see the end [ result ] , they just see on the TV the superstar , but actually on the streets I learned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be strong .
`` Especially after the World Cup when I was the captain and a lot of people were blaming me but I was still strong because I know on the streets I had tougher times than then , with the press talking about you.
” But despite his tough upbringing , Evra had never wanted sympathy .
He hopes his journey , which saw him go from the streets to the very summit of football , will inspire others to feel that anything is possible .
The former United left-back added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victim , I ’ m not feeling sad .
I don ’ t want any people to give me much love , because I ’ m telling those things .
I ’ m just telling my true story .
`` I just want to motivate more kids to never give up no matter what will happen .
If you believe you ’ re going to become someone , if you walk out , if you believe in yourself , you ’ re going to do it .
That ’ s it .
”

Former Manchester United favourite Patrice Evra has opened up on his difficult childhood growing up on the streets of Paris.
Although Evra is now known as a famous face in football, having earned 81 caps for France, and won five Premier Leagues plus a Champions League crown with Sir Alex Ferguson's United, he had a tough start to life.
After being born in Senegal, Evra's family moved to France when he was a child and he's revealed there were occasions when he had to beg for money in Paris.
He eventually got his break through football, initially playing for Les Ulis, then a short time in the PSG academy, before playing in the Italian lower leagues. They are experiences which, along with his childhood, helped his career that later includes spells at Monaco, United and Juventus. He also captained his country at the 2014 World Cup.
“I’ll be honest with you, it was a tough childhood because I’ve got many brothers and sisters, so it wasn’t easy living in the streets," Evra told the UTD podcast.
"I was in Paris but living in the streets and sometimes I wasn’t even able to have some food. I remember my brother Dominique was working at a McDonalds and so I was going there and on his lunch break he was giving me his own food. I’m not scared to say that I’ve begged for money in front of shops. I’ve been in front of shops and when I’ve seen some people I’ve said, ‘Can I have £1?’ and sometimes they were giving me the money and sometimes not, just because I wanted to buy a sandwich.
“It was a tough time, but a happy time. I was always happy and always felt lucky, I wouldn’t change anything, I would keep it that way because it built the man I am. Some people, when you succeed they just see the end [result], they just see on the TV the superstar, but actually on the streets I learned so much and it helped me to be strong.
"Especially after the World Cup when I was the captain and a lot of people were blaming me but I was still strong because I know on the streets I had tougher times than then, with the press talking about you.”
But despite his tough upbringing, Evra had never wanted sympathy. He hopes his journey, which saw him go from the streets to the very summit of football, will inspire others to feel that anything is possible.
The former United left-back added: “I’m not a victim, I’m not feeling sad. I don’t want any people to give me much love, because I’m telling those things. I’m just telling my true story.
"I just want to motivate more kids to never give up no matter what will happen. If you believe you’re going to become someone, if you walk out, if you believe in yourself, you’re going to do it. That’s it.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Piers Morgan forced off Good Morning Britain as he awaits coronavirus test results

Piers Morgan has said that he wo n't be appearing on Good Morning Britain as he awaits the results of a coronavirus test .
The ITV host told his Twitter followers on Sunday night that he had been feeling unwell over the weekend and will stay off the programme 'out of an abundance of caution ' .
Piers has continued to appear on GMB alongside co-host Susanna Reid since the lockdown began .
Writing to his 7.4m followers , the 55-year-old said : `` UPDATE : On medical advice , and out of an abundance of caution for a mild @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I 've had a test for COVID-19 and so wo n't be working on @ GMB until I get the result back , which should be tomorrow . ''
The controversial presenter has been key to the programme in recent weeks as the show continues to air despite other shows having to be halted .
Piers has , however , attracted thousands of complaints from viewers over his interview style of goverment ministers on the coronavirus crisis .
Despite the complaints , broadcasting watchdog Ofcom cleared him of any wrong-doing saying that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ style '' and viewers would expect him to challenge senior politicians .
They also said that his guests were `` given adequate opportunity to put their points across and counter the presenter 's criticisms '' .

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Piers Morgan has said that he won't be appearing on Good Morning Britain as he awaits the results of a coronavirus test.
The ITV host told his Twitter followers on Sunday night that he had been feeling unwell over the weekend and will stay off the programme 'out of an abundance of caution'.
Piers has continued to appear on GMB alongside co-host Susanna Reid since the lockdown began.
Writing to his 7.4m followers, the 55-year-old said: "UPDATE: On medical advice, and out of an abundance of caution for a mild symptom that arose in past 48hrs, I've had a test for COVID-19 and so won't be working on @GMB until I get the result back, which should be tomorrow."
The controversial presenter has been key to the programme in recent weeks as the show continues to air despite other shows having to be halted.
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Piers has, however, attracted thousands of complaints from viewers over his interview style of goverment ministers on the coronavirus crisis.
Despite the complaints, broadcasting watchdog Ofcom cleared him of any wrong-doing saying that he is "well-known for his combative interviewing style" and viewers would expect him to challenge senior politicians.
They also said that his guests were "given adequate opportunity to put their points across and counter the presenter's criticisms".
Good Morning Britains airs weekdays from 6am on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--New signing Kluiverth Aguilar sets himself target at Man City

Manchester City 's latest signing Kluiverth Aguilar has revealed that his biggest target is to become a first-team player at the club .
Football may be suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic but that did n't stop City from adding to their ever-growing collection of talented youngsters when they signed teenage defender Aguilar last month .
His club , Peruvian giants Alianza Lima , confirmed that a deal had been reached with City but that Aguilar would remain with them until he turns 18 on May 5 , 2021 .
Alianza explained it was the `` most important transfer of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' and the first transfer between the two clubs .
Aguilar is equally delighted with the move to the Etihad and dreams of breaking through to the City first team .
“ Now my biggest goal is to reach the senior team , ” he told Radio Ovación , via SportWitness .
“ I sincerely hope to do it when I turn 18 or 19 years old .
If that day comes , I will be the happiest on Earth .
“ My environment is super happy for this possibility of playing in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the world like Manchester City . ''
Aguilar also took the time to thank his current manager for all his help in his development and to sing the praises of his next manager , Pep Guardiola .
“ I have to thank Professor Jaime Duarte , who is like my second father because he helped me a lot in soccer and personal matters , '' the Peruvian added .
“ In order not to have problems with the language since February , I am studying English beyond that , for now , I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ England .
My goal is to win this year with Alianza and then go there .
“ Guardiola for me is the best coach in the world , and I was very excited for the simple fact that very soon I could have him very close.
” Despite his ambitions , MEN Sport understands that the current plan for Aguilar is for him to be sent on loan to other clubs in the City Football Group once he turns 18 , rather than joining City straight away .

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Manchester City's latest signing Kluiverth Aguilar has revealed that his biggest target is to become a first-team player at the club.
Football may be suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic but that didn't stop City from adding to their ever-growing collection of talented youngsters when they signed teenage defender Aguilar last month.
His club, Peruvian giants Alianza Lima, confirmed that a deal had been reached with City but that Aguilar would remain with them until he turns 18 on May 5, 2021.
Alianza explained it was the "most important transfer of Peruvian football to Europe in recent years" and the first transfer between the two clubs.
Aguilar is equally delighted with the move to the Etihad and dreams of breaking through to the City first team.
“Now my biggest goal is to reach the senior team,” he told Radio Ovación, via SportWitness.
“I sincerely hope to do it when I turn 18 or 19 years old. If that day comes, I will be the happiest on Earth.
“My environment is super happy for this possibility of playing in one of the most important clubs in the world like Manchester City."
Aguilar also took the time to thank his current manager for all his help in his development and to sing the praises of his next manager, Pep Guardiola.
“I have to thank Professor Jaime Duarte, who is like my second father because he helped me a lot in soccer and personal matters," the Peruvian added.
“In order not to have problems with the language since February, I am studying English beyond that, for now, I don’t see myself living in England. My goal is to win this year with Alianza and then go there.
“Guardiola for me is the best coach in the world, and I was very excited for the simple fact that very soon I could have him very close.”
Despite his ambitions, MEN Sport understands that the current plan for Aguilar is for him to be sent on loan to other clubs in the City Football Group once he turns 18, rather than joining City straight away.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Man United monitoring Adrien Rabiot and more transfer rumours

Manchester United have been scouting Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot , according to reports .
United are expected to further strengthen their squad when the transfer window opens and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that the club are continuing to hold internal discussions on targets amid the suspension of football .
Ideally , United want to sign a striker , a right winger and a central midfielder , and a player who could fulfil the central-midfield role is the 25-year-old Rabiot , who United have been interested in before .
MEN Sport reported last May that United were monitoring Rabiot 's @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , as he was readying to leave on a free transfer .
However , instead the Frenchman joined Juventus but has n't played the starring role he may have expected initially , as it took him until December to become a regular starter in the side and he has only made 24 appearances this season .
His game time had been so limited that he was linked with a swift exit in January and , according to TuttoMercato , via SportWitness , he may leave this summer .
It 's claimed that a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ following Rabiot and that United are particularly interested , apparently sending scouts to watch him in the Champions League .
The report states that Juve would be wiling to sell as they would make a hefty profit on a player they signed for free , yet that very reason may also put United off .
MEN Sport understands that Jack Grealish is their priority central midfield target , while they are also interested in James Maddison and Jude Bellingham as they stick to their remit of signing young , talented and preferably British @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clubs are reportedly on the trail of United ’ s Jesse Lingard , who could move away from Old Trafford this summer .
It ’ s been claimed by 90min , that Newcastle , West Ham , Everton and Leicester have all registered an interest in Lingard , who is now represented by Mino Raiola .
If United opt not to trigger the year extension clause in Lingard ’ s contract , then it will expire in June 2021 .

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Manchester United have been scouting Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot, according to reports.
United are expected to further strengthen their squad when the transfer window opens and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that the club are continuing to hold internal discussions on targets amid the suspension of football.
Ideally, United want to sign a striker, a right winger and a central midfielder, and a player who could fulfil the central-midfield role is the 25-year-old Rabiot, who United have been interested in before.
MEN Sport reported last May that United were monitoring Rabiot's situation at his former club Paris Saint-Germain, as he was readying to leave on a free transfer.
However, instead the Frenchman joined Juventus but hasn't played the starring role he may have expected initially, as it took him until December to become a regular starter in the side and he has only made 24 appearances this season.
His game time had been so limited that he was linked with a swift exit in January and, according to TuttoMercato, via SportWitness, he may leave this summer.
It's claimed that a number of Premier League clubs have been following Rabiot and that United are particularly interested, apparently sending scouts to watch him in the Champions League.
The report states that Juve would be wiling to sell as they would make a hefty profit on a player they signed for free, yet that very reason may also put United off.
MEN Sport understands that Jack Grealish is their priority central midfield target, while they are also interested in James Maddison and Jude Bellingham as they stick to their remit of signing young, talented and preferably British players.
Meanwhile, four Premier League clubs are reportedly on the trail of United’s Jesse Lingard, who could move away from Old Trafford this summer.
It’s been claimed by 90min, that Newcastle, West Ham, Everton and Leicester have all registered an interest in Lingard, who is now represented by Mino Raiola.
If United opt not to trigger the year extension clause in Lingard’s contract, then it will expire in June 2021.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Man City evening headlines as Kitson explains Sterling comments

Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Sunday , May 3 .
Sergio Aguero has been prolific throughout his Manchester City career .
He is the club ’ s leading Premier League goalscorer , the highest-scoring foreign player in the Premier League , surpassing Thierry Henry , and is on course to challenge for the Golden Boot this season .
But if there is one opponent that Aguero has struggled against , it is Liverpool , and Virgil van Dijk in particular , as the Argentine centre-forward explained this weekend .
“ We all know Van Dijk is one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He 's strong , tall , has an incredible body , ” Aguero told El Chiringuito .
“ He 's very strong face to face , he plays with his body .
Also , given he is so tall , he has those long legs .
“ It looks like he is n't fast but he is , because of his long legs – he can reach everywhere .
Two steps from him are 50 for me !
“ What I like the most is the way he is so smart when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ marking , he 's very careful and patient .
That makes it difficult for many strikers .
“ In my case , I 'm pretty fast and I like to dribble , so I need the defender to come .
But if he holds he can wait for help from another defender .
He 's very good at this.
” Amid his hopes of challenging Gordon Taylor to lead the Players Football Association ( PFA ) Dave Kitson has addressed previous comments regarding Raheem Sterling and the racist abuse the City star suffered @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , made after Stering was racially abused in a match against Chelsea in 2018 , which suggested that Sterling had made himself a target for abuse due to how he presented himself on social media .
“ I was speaking on TalkSport and was asked to give my opinion after Raheem had been viciously abused while playing for Manchester City at Chelsea .
It was horrific , ” he said .
“ I could n't help but think back to the episode when I suffered a backlash as a result of posting glamorous @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that I 'd looked down Raheem 's social media feed and that while in the beginning it was about his cars and houses , I was pleased to see he had changed it because there is a lot of jealousy out there and I knew what it was like to have been on the end of unwarranted abuse .
“ I said that it gave people a reason to dislike him as a person .
Not that he had done anything wrong on his social media account , but it gave certain people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ugly views .
“ But I 'm distressed that this has somehow morphed into a suggestion I condoned the shocking abuse Raheem suffered or that he otherwise asked for it .
Nothing could be further from the truth.
” Manchester City stars who could get number upgrades Last summer , Gabriel Jesus and Aleks Zinchenko were promoted to the No.9 and No.11 numbers , respectively .
It was a show of faith from Pep Guardiola .
This year , there are several City stars who could be on the receiving end of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ discussed this weekend .
With Claudio Bravo expected to depart this summer , starting goalkeeper Ederson might finally be handed the No.1 shirt .
Following Danilo ’ s exit last summer , the number No.3 has been vacant .
Benjamin Mendy is the starting left-back and could be promoted into the new number .
Both Fernandinho and Aymeric Laporte could be handed new numbers .
When fit , Laporte is City ’ s number one centre-back .
Currently wearing the No.14 , he could turn to the vacant no.4 or No.6 .
Similarly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ centre-back position and could be on the receiving end of a number change also .
Finally , with David Silva departing , vacating the No.21 shirt in the process , Phil Foden , who currently No.47 , could be the perfect player to succeed Silva , both on the pitch and with the number on his back .

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Here are your Manchester City evening headlines for Sunday, May 3.
Aguero concedes van Dijk difficulty
Sergio Aguero has been prolific throughout his Manchester City career. He is the club’s leading Premier League goalscorer, the highest-scoring foreign player in the Premier League, surpassing Thierry Henry, and is on course to challenge for the Golden Boot this season.
But if there is one opponent that Aguero has struggled against, it is Liverpool, and Virgil van Dijk in particular, as the Argentine centre-forward explained this weekend.
“We all know Van Dijk is one of the best centre-backs in the world. He's strong, tall, has an incredible body,” Aguero told El Chiringuito. “He's very strong face to face, he plays with his body. Also, given he is so tall, he has those long legs.
“It looks like he isn't fast but he is, because of his long legs – he can reach everywhere. Two steps from him are 50 for me!
“What I like the most is the way he is so smart when defending. He's not anxious when marking, he's very careful and patient. That makes it difficult for many strikers.
“In my case, I'm pretty fast and I like to dribble, so I need the defender to come. But if he holds he can wait for help from another defender. He's very good at this.”
Dave Kitson addresses Sterling comments
Amid his hopes of challenging Gordon Taylor to lead the Players Football Association (PFA) Dave Kitson has addressed previous comments regarding Raheem Sterling and the racist abuse the City star suffered.
Speaking to the Mirror , Kitson explained his controversial comments, made after Stering was racially abused in a match against Chelsea in 2018, which suggested that Sterling had made himself a target for abuse due to how he presented himself on social media.
“I was speaking on TalkSport and was asked to give my opinion after Raheem had been viciously abused while playing for Manchester City at Chelsea. It was horrific,” he said.
“I couldn't help but think back to the episode when I suffered a backlash as a result of posting glamorous lifestyle photos online.
“I said that I'd looked down Raheem's social media feed and that while in the beginning it was about his cars and houses, I was pleased to see he had changed it because there is a lot of jealousy out there and I knew what it was like to have been on the end of unwarranted abuse.
“I said that it gave people a reason to dislike him as a person. Not that he had done anything wrong on his social media account, but it gave certain people a platform to vent their ill-informed, ugly views.
“But I'm distressed that this has somehow morphed into a suggestion I condoned the shocking abuse Raheem suffered or that he otherwise asked for it. Nothing could be further from the truth.”
Manchester City stars who could get number upgrades
Last summer, Gabriel Jesus and Aleks Zinchenko were promoted to the No.9 and No.11 numbers, respectively. It was a show of faith from Pep Guardiola.
This year, there are several City stars who could be on the receiving end of a squad number change, as the MEN discussed this weekend .
With Claudio Bravo expected to depart this summer, starting goalkeeper Ederson might finally be handed the No.1 shirt.
Following Danilo’s exit last summer, the number No.3 has been vacant. Benjamin Mendy is the starting left-back and could be promoted into the new number.
Both Fernandinho and Aymeric Laporte could be handed new numbers. When fit, Laporte is City’s number one centre-back. Currently wearing the No.14, he could turn to the vacant no.4 or No.6.
Similarly, Fernandinho has now adapted to his centre-back position and could be on the receiving end of a number change also.
Finally, with David Silva departing, vacating the No.21 shirt in the process, Phil Foden, who currently No.47, could be the perfect player to succeed Silva, both on the pitch and with the number on his back.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--How Loose Women will look as it returns to ITV after six weeks

For super fans of daytime TV , it has been six long weeks without one of ITV 's major shows .
Loose Women was forced into temporary cancellation as a result of the coronavirus pandemic , with repeats of old episodes aired in its place .
It was part of a series of changes to ITV 's daytime programming which included an extended version of Good Morning Britain from 6am until 10am with Lorraine joining for the last hour before This Morning airs with a 'skeleton crew ' and host Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby social distancing .
But it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Loose Women will finally be back , albeit not fully and with some changes .
From tomorrow , Monday May 4 , the panellists return to the programme with some adjustments to adhere to social distancing rules .
Three women , instead of all the panellists , will be in the studio with one joining via video link from their home .
There will also be some pre-recorded shows across the week , as well as the live shows on Mondays and Wednesdays to `` limit the footfall '' at the ITV studios @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Linda Robson will host the first show back - with Coleen Nolan joining via video link - and have given a glimpse at what the new changes will look like .
And of course , there will be no live audience .
On the return , Andrea sadi : `` Loose Women has been a part of my life for thirteen years , so to suddenly not be meeting up with my friends , catching up over a latte and hearing the latest about what ’ s going on in their lives has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole world will agree - chatting over video call just isn ’ t the same !
`` I can ’ t wait to get back to work , get back into the studio and give our lovely viewers some much-needed love and laughter at lunchtime ; it ’ s what we Loose Women do best ! ''
Loose Women will air from 12.30pm on ITV .

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For super fans of daytime TV, it has been six long weeks without one of ITV's major shows.
Loose Women was forced into temporary cancellation as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, with repeats of old episodes aired in its place.
It was part of a series of changes to ITV's daytime programming which included an extended version of Good Morning Britain from 6am until 10am with Lorraine joining for the last hour before This Morning airs with a 'skeleton crew' and host Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby social distancing.
But it was finally announced earlier this week that Loose Women will finally be back, albeit not fully and with some changes.
From tomorrow, Monday May 4, the panellists return to the programme with some adjustments to adhere to social distancing rules.
Three women, instead of all the panellists, will be in the studio with one joining via video link from their home.
There will also be some pre-recorded shows across the week, as well as the live shows on Mondays and Wednesdays to "limit the footfall" at the ITV studios.
Andrea McLean, Brenda Edwards and Linda Robson will host the first show back - with Coleen Nolan joining via video link - and have given a glimpse at what the new changes will look like.
And of course, there will be no live audience.
On the return, Andrea sadi: "Loose Women has been a part of my life for thirteen years, so to suddenly not be meeting up with my friends, catching up over a latte and hearing the latest about what’s going on in their lives has been really strange.
"As the whole world will agree - chatting over video call just isn’t the same!
"I can’t wait to get back to work, get back into the studio and give our lovely viewers some much-needed love and laughter at lunchtime; it’s what we Loose Women do best!"
Loose Women will air from 12.30pm on ITV.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Morrisons is launching another food box for very special reason

Morrisons has launched a variety of food boxes in recent weeks .
From one perfect for those who are gluten @ @ @ @ @ the supermarket is thinking of it all during the current lockdown .
So , the @ @ @ @ @ is most welcome and it will make those days indoors a little bit nicer .
@ @ @ @ @ it 's for a very special reason .
Morrisons is launching an Afternoon Tea box @ @ @ @ @ .
In the box you will find : • None Morrisons The Best All Butter @ @ @ @ @ been launched to help people celebrate VE Day at home as May 8 marks the @ @ @ @ @ of the Second World War in Europe .
The day marks the formal acceptance by @ @ @ @ @ 's unconditional surrender of its armed forces , bringing the Second World War to a @ @ @ @ @ the occasion , the early May bank holiday has been moved from Monday to Friday @

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Morrisons has launched a variety of food boxes in recent weeks.
From one perfect for those who are gluten free to meat lovers - the supermarket is thinking of it all during the current lockdown.
So, the introduction of a new box is most welcome and it will make those days indoors a little bit nicer.
And not only that, it's for a very special reason.
Morrisons is launching an Afternoon Tea box that costs £15 including delivery.
In the box you will find:
Morrisons The Best All Butter Sultana Scones
Rodda's Classic Cornish Clotted Cream
Mini Tiptree Strawberry Jam
Morrisons Lemon Bakewell Tarts
Morrisons The Best Belgian Chocolate Fudge Cake
Morrisons Egg Mayonnaise Sandwich Filler
Morrisons Cheese & Onion Sandwich Filler
Morrisons 40 Everyday Tea Bags
Cravendale Semi Skimmed Milk
Morrisons Meduim White Bread
Morrisons The Best Marc De Champagne Truffles
The box has been launched to help people celebrate VE Day at home as May 8 marks the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe.
The day marks the formal acceptance by the allies of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces, bringing the Second World War to a close.
And to mark the occasion, the early May bank holiday has been moved from Monday to Friday.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Premier League clubs 'preparing for behind-closed-doors 2020-21 season'

Premier League clubs are reportedly preparing for the possibility of playing the entirety of next season behind closed doors .
Discussions around a resumption to the 2019-20 season are due to continue this week , with the hope that the remaining 92 matches can be played throughout the summer months to conclude the campaign .
However , due to the coronavirus pandemic , fans will not be in attendance for those matches and it ’ s expected that the start of next season will also begin behind closed doors .
Now , Sky Sports is reporting that top-flight clubs are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the 2019-20 campaign taking place without fans in attendance .
Such action would affect all competitions , including the FA Cup and Uefa ’ s European competitions , and would be a significant blow to the revenue streams of all Premier League clubs .
The possibility of having no fans in attendance for a whole season would be even more devastating for clubs in the lower leagues of the EFL , which would also be affected , where the gate receipts are an important part of the running of the club .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the financial implications of the crisis , which is expected to have long-lasting effects on the economy both in general and within the sporting world .

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Premier League clubs are reportedly preparing for the possibility of playing the entirety of next season behind closed doors.
Discussions around a resumption to the 2019-20 season are due to continue this week, with the hope that the remaining 92 matches can be played throughout the summer months to conclude the campaign.
However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, fans will not be in attendance for those matches and it’s expected that the start of next season will also begin behind closed doors.
Now, Sky Sports is reporting that top-flight clubs are preparing for the possibility of the entirety of the 2019-20 campaign taking place without fans in attendance.
Such action would affect all competitions, including the FA Cup and Uefa’s European competitions, and would be a significant blow to the revenue streams of all Premier League clubs.
The possibility of having no fans in attendance for a whole season would be even more devastating for clubs in the lower leagues of the EFL, which would also be affected, where the gate receipts are an important part of the running of the club.
Clubs have already been hit heavily by the financial implications of the crisis, which is expected to have long-lasting effects on the economy both in general and within the sporting world.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Manchester's homeless reveal how lockdown has changed their lives

Salvatore Raimo 's lived-in face suddenly cracks into a brilliant smile , exposing yellowing crooked teeth that hint at a life that has gone wrong .
I 'm sitting in the reception of Innside hotel , in city centre Manchester , where rooms can cost up to £245 per night and visitors , in normal circumstances , can enjoy a gym , a spa , a restaurant and fantastic views of town .
But the hotel , like so many businesses , is closed to paying customers .
For now , the only occupants are about 40 homeless people who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hostels around the city to save them from the coronavirus pandemic .
They get three meals a day here and access to council services to address drug and alcohol problems .
Salvatore , 37 , a chef from Naples , has been here four weeks now and I 've just asked him what he thinks of his new surroundings .
`` Amazing , '' he says , that face suddenly transformed by that infectious , semi-toothless grin .
In broken English , he enthuses about his room with its flat screen TV , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ head , fridge and a double bed .
`` We do n't share nothing with somebody else , '' Salvatore tells me .
What he means is that he has own room , not something he 's used to these days .
He explains the comparatively cramped conditions of the hostel he had been staying in previously where he had to share the facilities .
What about food ?
`` Loads , '' he beams .
He is a pizza chef who tells me he worked at Piccolino 's in the city centre @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a job at a new restaurant in town which failed within a few months .
He lost his job and , when he could no longer pay the rent , his home in east Manchester some 18 months ago , he tells me .
It left him on the streets .
I apologise and ask whether , like so many other homeless people , he has had problems with drugs or alcohol .
He says he stopped taking cocaine ten years ago and now only smokes weed .
He wants to go back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ place , '' says Salvatore , among 1,310 rough sleepers who have been put up in hotels , guest houses and other accommodation across Greater Manchester during the crisis .
It 's part of a £5m initiative set up by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham , who has said he hopes the scheme will result in a 'positive legacy ' .
While rough sleepers are being housed at places like Innside and other venues across Manchester , the council is seeking to provide them access to drug , alcohol and mental health support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like St John Ambulance for medical help where it 's needed .
Turns out that putting people up in decent accommodation - rather than shoe-horning them into a cramped hostel - where they can get a proper meal and access to practical help appears to have transformed and - even saved - lives .
Liam Radcliffe , 33 , was among nine homeless people who were sleeping at the Impact Community Church in Oldham who were given a bus ticket into Manchester at the beginning of the lockdown period and a room at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after splitting from his girlfriend , losing his job working as a panel-beater .
He admits he 'had a problem ' with cocaine because of the company he was keeping in Oldham .
He tells me he is clean now and wants to get away from that life , and his old network of drug-using friends .
`` I do n't take it no more .
I do n't want to go back to that routine .
This has probably been the best thing that 's happened for me . ''
he says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the second floor and spends most of his time in the room on his own .
Not that he 's complaining .
He loves it .
`` The best thing is the shower .
It 's unbelievable - a proper power shower .
I 'm having three a day , '' says Liam .
`` We get our meals every day .
I normally have two or three crumpets in the morning .
I got something in the afternoon and something at 6.30pm .
And there 's fruit if we want it between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tells me he has met ' a few nice people ' at the hotel although the patrons tend to stay in their rooms and keep themselves socially distant , as per the lockdown rules .
`` I like to go to the canal .
I go to the shops to buy some bread and food .
I love it .
It 's perfect . ''
Jacob ( he does n't want to tell me his full name ) , 28 , had been staying at a hostel in Ardwick with 30 others but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out because it was impossible to observe social distancing there .
He used to work in an office in Manchester progressing payment protection insurance claims .
He has been sofa-surfing or sleeping rough since 2017 .
He 's lived in Amsterdam and hopes study for a history degree .
But he needs a proper permanent address before he can get work or access to higher education .
I ask him if he has had problems with drugs or alcohol and he admits to taking 'recreational drugs ' but nothing more .
`` It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It 's better than your usual accommodation .
Obviously , the hotel is good .
I think the staff here have done well .
It 's a very new scenario for a lot of people , '' he says .
While there are those who are grateful for the help being offered , Jacob has seen for himself that there are those who do n't want help and do n't want to abide by the rules of the lockdown .
`` No-one has ever lived through a pandemic like this , not in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seems to have taken a toll on a lot of people more than just social distancing .
I know humans operate .
When they are told they ca n't do something , certain people find that frustrating .
The only people who are still congregating are kids below the age of 16 .
They are just loitering , chilling , out on their bikes , '' he says .
I suggest to him he seems relaxed about the crisis .
`` I 'm pretty tough to be honest .
I really do n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bit of a nihilist , '' he says .
I ask what impact the crisis has had on the supply and price of drugs .
Certain drugs like heroin and crack have risen in price , he tells me .
`` People are still getting Spice , '' he says .
What he has noticed , he says , is that beggars are beginning to move away from their traditional spots and instead working supermarket queues for money or even stopping cars at traffic lights to ask motorists for money to feed their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will there 's a way .
People just change their tactics do n't they ? ''
he says .
I leave Innside and check out Piccadilly Gardens , where I find a small group of rough sleepers in a doorway , a gathering that is an obvious breach of lockdown rules as there are more than two of them .
No-one seems to care about that .
One of them is Joanne Harrop , a hairdresser and the mother of two sons who is about to spend her sixth night sleeping rough in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her is a rucksack , a blanket and a sandwich .
She had been at the Innside for two weeks but decided to leave .
`` It 's beautiful but my anxiety just goes through the roof , '' she says .
Eventually , she explains that the problem was that she wanted to be able to stay with her partner there , but that was n't allowed .
She says she is 'trying to get my act together ' and wants help .
She says she does n't take drugs except 'weed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
`` The public give money .
They are very , very kind , '' she says .
`` I just want to be safe .
The streets are n't safe , '' she adds , continuing that she wants a bed .
Does she feel vulnerable to the virus ?
`` I want to be away from this door , away from this pandemic , otherwise I will die here , '' she says .
Although the hotel accommodation will come to an end once the lockdown finishes , it has given @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a daily basis a glimpse of what is possible with a bit of money and ingenuity .
PC Louise McFarlane , from GMP 's city centre street engagement team , told the M.E.N .
: `` There are people in the hotels who , if you knew them four weeks ago , you would n't recognise them now .
`` They 're in a safe place , we know where they are , so we 've been able to get them the help and support they need .
`` If this had n't @ @ @ @ @ @ @ dead within six months .
`` Now they 're looking forward to the future for the first time in years .
`` It 's the best thing I 've done in my career .
`` Seeing how people have changed in the last four weeks has been remarkable , it 's been humbling .
`` The crisis has actually been a massive improvement for them .
They will never get this chance again .
`` Our concern is what happens after all this is done . ''
Meanwhile , Sarah Duckett , Manchester @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` We just can not believe the change we 've seen in some people in just three or four weeks .
`` These are people who have been on the streets for a long time leading really chaotic lives .
`` Now they 're in a safe and clean environment .
They 're getting the support they need .
`` They have the drugs under control , their personal appearance has improved .
We 've got people accessing benefits .
`` One of the really big things is we 've been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ day prescriptions for methadone .
`` Normally that can take two weeks and in that time a lot can happen to people leading such chaotic lifestyles .
`` In such a short period of time it 's been phenomenal . ''
But what will happen to Salvatore and the the rest when the coronavirus crisis comes to an end ?
If they did n't know it before , the authorities now see for themselves what can be achieved .
Salvatore will , at some point , have to move out of Innside hotel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ homeless people who have been accommodated under emergency measures will be given an individual plan , each one designed to get that person a permanent address to help them back on their feet .
It has taken a pandemic to reveal a glimpse of how Manchester 's homeless crisis might finally be solved .

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Salvatore Raimo's lived-in face suddenly cracks into a brilliant smile, exposing yellowing crooked teeth that hint at a life that has gone wrong.
I'm sitting in the reception of Innside hotel, in city centre Manchester, where rooms can cost up to £245 per night and visitors, in normal circumstances, can enjoy a gym, a spa, a restaurant and fantastic views of town.
But the hotel, like so many businesses, is closed to paying customers.
For now, the only occupants are about 40 homeless people who have been plucked from the streets or hostels around the city to save them from the coronavirus pandemic. They get three meals a day here and access to council services to address drug and alcohol problems.
Salvatore, 37, a chef from Naples, has been here four weeks now and I've just asked him what he thinks of his new surroundings.
"Amazing," he says, that face suddenly transformed by that infectious, semi-toothless grin.
In broken English, he enthuses about his room with its flat screen TV, power shower with a dinner plate-sized shower head, fridge and a double bed.
"We don't share nothing with somebody else," Salvatore tells me.
(Image: Innside Melia)
What he means is that he has own room , not something he's used to these days. He explains the comparatively cramped conditions of the hostel he had been staying in previously where he had to share the facilities.
What about food? "Loads," he beams.
He is a pizza chef who tells me he worked at Piccolino's in the city centre and The Metropolitan in Didsbury before landing a job at a new restaurant in town which failed within a few months. He lost his job and, when he could no longer pay the rent, his home in east Manchester some 18 months ago, he tells me.
It left him on the streets.
I apologise and ask whether, like so many other homeless people, he has had problems with drugs or alcohol.
He says he stopped taking cocaine ten years ago and now only smokes weed. He wants to go back to work.
(Image: M.E.N.)
"I love this place," says Salvatore, among 1,310 rough sleepers who have been put up in hotels, guest houses and other accommodation across Greater Manchester during the crisis.
It's part of a £5m initiative set up by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, who has said he hopes the scheme will result in a 'positive legacy'.
While rough sleepers are being housed at places like Innside and other venues across Manchester, the council is seeking to provide them access to drug, alcohol and mental health support services as well as bringing in charities like St John Ambulance for medical help where it's needed.
Turns out that putting people up in decent accommodation - rather than shoe-horning them into a cramped hostel - where they can get a proper meal and access to practical help appears to have transformed and - even saved - lives.
Liam Radcliffe, 33, was among nine homeless people who were sleeping at the Impact Community Church in Oldham who were given a bus ticket into Manchester at the beginning of the lockdown period and a room at Innside.
He ended up sleeping rough after splitting from his girlfriend, losing his job working as a panel-beater. He admits he 'had a problem' with cocaine because of the company he was keeping in Oldham. He tells me he is clean now and wants to get away from that life, and his old network of drug-using friends.
(Image: Innside Melia)
"I don't take it no more. I don't want to go back to that routine. This has probably been the best thing that's happened for me." he says.
He is in a room on the second floor and spends most of his time in the room on his own. Not that he's complaining. He loves it.
"The best thing is the shower. It's unbelievable - a proper power shower. I'm having three a day," says Liam.
"We get our meals every day. I normally have two or three crumpets in the morning. I got something in the afternoon and something at 6.30pm. And there's fruit if we want it between meals," he adds.
(Image: Innside Melia)
He tells me he has met 'a few nice people' at the hotel although the patrons tend to stay in their rooms and keep themselves socially distant, as per the lockdown rules.
"I like to go to the canal. I go to the shops to buy some bread and food. I love it. It's perfect."
Jacob (he doesn't want to tell me his full name), 28, had been staying at a hostel in Ardwick with 30 others but he was among those who were moved out because it was impossible to observe social distancing there.
(Image: Manchester Evening News)
He used to work in an office in Manchester progressing payment protection insurance claims. He has been sofa-surfing or sleeping rough since 2017. He's lived in Amsterdam and hopes study for a history degree. But he needs a proper permanent address before he can get work or access to higher education.
I ask him if he has had problems with drugs or alcohol and he admits to taking 'recreational drugs' but nothing more.
"It's a good set up here. It's better than your usual accommodation. Obviously, the hotel is good. I think the staff here have done well. It's a very new scenario for a lot of people," he says.
While there are those who are grateful for the help being offered, Jacob has seen for himself that there are those who don't want help and don't want to abide by the rules of the lockdown.
"No-one has ever lived through a pandemic like this, not in this part of the world. It seems to have taken a toll on a lot of people more than just social distancing. I know humans operate. When they are told they can't do something, certain people find that frustrating. The only people who are still congregating are kids below the age of 16. They are just loitering, chilling, out on their bikes," he says.
I suggest to him he seems relaxed about the crisis. "I'm pretty tough to be honest. I really don't have a choice. I'm a bit of a nihilist," he says.
I ask what impact the crisis has had on the supply and price of drugs. Certain drugs like heroin and crack have risen in price, he tells me. "People are still getting Spice," he says.
What he has noticed, he says, is that beggars are beginning to move away from their traditional spots and instead working supermarket queues for money or even stopping cars at traffic lights to ask motorists for money to feed their habits.
"Where there's a will there's a way. People just change their tactics don't they?" he says.
I leave Innside and check out Piccadilly Gardens, where I find a small group of rough sleepers in a doorway, a gathering that is an obvious breach of lockdown rules as there are more than two of them. No-one seems to care about that.
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One of them is Joanne Harrop, a hairdresser and the mother of two sons who is about to spend her sixth night sleeping rough in the Gardens. All she has with her is a rucksack, a blanket and a sandwich.
She had been at the Innside for two weeks but decided to leave.
"It's beautiful but my anxiety just goes through the roof," she says.
Eventually, she explains that the problem was that she wanted to be able to stay with her partner there, but that wasn't allowed.
She says she is 'trying to get my act together' and wants help. She says she doesn't take drugs except 'weed'. How does she get money? "The public give money. They are very, very kind," she says.
"I just want to be safe. The streets aren't safe," she adds, continuing that she wants a bed.
Does she feel vulnerable to the virus?
"I want to be away from this door, away from this pandemic, otherwise I will die here," she says.
Although the hotel accommodation will come to an end once the lockdown finishes, it has given those who deal with rough sleepers on a daily basis a glimpse of what is possible with a bit of money and ingenuity.
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PC Louise McFarlane, from GMP's city centre street engagement team, told the M.E.N.: "There are people in the hotels who, if you knew them four weeks ago, you wouldn't recognise them now.
"They're in a safe place, we know where they are, so we've been able to get them the help and support they need.
"If this hadn't happened some of them would have been dead within six months.
"Now they're looking forward to the future for the first time in years.
"It's the best thing I've done in my career.
"Seeing how people have changed in the last four weeks has been remarkable, it's been humbling.
"The crisis has actually been a massive improvement for them. They will never get this chance again.
"Our concern is what happens after all this is done."
Meanwhile, Sarah Duckett, Manchester City Council's anti-social behaviour lead, said: "We just cannot believe the change we've seen in some people in just three or four weeks.
"These are people who have been on the streets for a long time leading really chaotic lives.
"Now they're in a safe and clean environment. They're getting the support they need.
"They have the drugs under control, their personal appearance has improved. We've got people accessing benefits.
"One of the really big things is we've been able to get same day or next day prescriptions for methadone.
"Normally that can take two weeks and in that time a lot can happen to people leading such chaotic lifestyles.
"In such a short period of time it's been phenomenal."
But what will happen to Salvatore and the the rest when the coronavirus crisis comes to an end? If they didn't know it before, the authorities now see for themselves what can be achieved.
Salvatore will, at some point, have to move out of Innside hotel. He and the rest of the homeless people who have been accommodated under emergency measures will be given an individual plan, each one designed to get that person a permanent address to help them back on their feet.
It has taken a pandemic to reveal a glimpse of how Manchester's homeless crisis might finally be solved.


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--How 'corona-worry' could be harming your sleep and what you can do about it

Watch ‘ trashy ’ TV before bed , wake up at the same time each day and make sure you wind down if you want a good night ’ s sleep during the pandemic , one expert has advised .
Sleep expert James Wilson says the stress and anxiety caused by the threat of coronavirus may be affecting people ’ s sleep patterns .
But he insists there are plenty of things we can do to improve it .
Watching the news before bed , drinking alcohol and reading emails before nodding off may all impede our ability to sleep @ @ @ @ @ @ @ James says .
He says the current lockdown is affecting people ’ s ability to relax and increasing anxiety .
“ An important process of sleep is the drop in heart rate and people are struggling to achieve that , ” he says .
“ They may also be struggling with new patterns of behaviour .
They may be thinking about work more if they ’ re working from home and rushing to get to bed .
“ We tend to keep the same routine and that has been interrupted .
We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contact which affects your ability to feel at one .
“ We may also be worried about relatives , our kids and our jobs .
“ Some people are really , really worried about getting coronavirus or their children getting it - sleep and stress are very interconnected .
“ As soon as we start producing cortisone and we feel under threat - we don ’ t want to go to sleep .
We need to regulate that.
” Sleep behaviour and environment expert James says poor sleepers may find a history of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lifestyle and work routines play a serious role .
Poor sleep can also be a reaction to stress , which is likely why more people may find they are struggling to sleep during lockdown .
And though some are struggling to sleep , others are sleeping better than before .
But James warns that quality over quantity is key .
He says : “ Some people are finding that they are sleeping better and they have a sleep routine that works for them .
“ But more people are drinking more alcohol and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quality of sleep is then poorer and you will feel lethargic all day.
” He adds : “ If you ’ re tired or you can sleep anywhere you need to think ‘ are you getting a good quality of sleep ?
’ “ You can have too much sleep .
More than 11 hours for an adult would probably be too much .
“ Good sleepers may be pushing their bedtime later and later and may find they are becoming night owls .
“ That will be difficult for them when they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ consistent wake up time is really important to maintain.
” But how can those who work shifts - such as NHS workers on the frontline of the fight against Covid-19 - ensure they are well rested each day ?
“ If people are in front line roles they are probably also dealing with quite emotional and difficult problems .
They need to ensure they have the time to wind down , ” James says .
“ If you work shifts you will probably find you are physically shattered but your brain is still @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or trashy on TV when you get home .
Or listen to something relaxing .
Just have that 45 minutes wind down before bed .
“ You will then stay asleep for longer and the quality of sleep is better .
“ Routine is good .
You are saying to your body ‘ when I ’ m doing these things I ’ m ready to go to sleep ’ .
Many have admitted that they 're unhappy with the quality of their sleep and the effect it is having on their ability to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2,700 people have responded to a new survey commissioned by Sleepstation , The Sleep Council and The Sleep Charity .
Of those , 43 percent said they are finding it harder to fall asleep , while 75 percent said unease around the current situation is affecting sleep .
More than one in ten ( 12 percent ) said they are experiencing severe symptoms of depression , while 77 percent said lack of sleep is interfering with their ability to function in the day .
Women reported suffering more than men with anxiety around @ @ @ @ @ @ @ twice as likely to report feeling stressed compared to men .
Dr Neil Stanley , an independent sleep expert who works with both Sleepstation and The Sleep Council , said : `` Given that millions of Brits have been impacted by the coronavirus in some way , it 's no wonder three quarters of those surveyed feel ‘ corona-anxiety ' is affecting their sleep .
`` Women are almost twice as likely to report this feeling than men - this may be down to juggling ‘ home schooling ' and working from home @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are high . ''
James says there are plenty of things we can do to make sure we get a good night ’ s rest .
The first two and a half hours of sleep are most important as that ’ s when our muscles repair and we are rebuilding any physical damage from the day before .
Exercising early in the day can help you become increasingly tired throughout the day so you ’ re ready for bed at night .
It may also be a good idea to avoid watching the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bed , James says .
“ Millions of people watch the 10 ‘ o ’ clock news .
At the moment there won ’ t be a positive message , ” he says .
“ I would always advocate that people keep informed but not close to bed .
“ There ’ s plenty of stuff out at the moment that ’ s a bit easier .
Whereas watching something like Contagion won ’ t be a good idea .
“ We get sleep wrong , we don ’ t understand the impact @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re in a problem solving mode it won ’ t be conducive to a good night ’ s sleep.
” James says talking about anxieties and worries - especially with children - can help .
“ I remember after September 11 people were having very vivid dreams and this is quite a similar situation , ” he says .
“ Most dreams and nightmares are related to stress .
Everyone has their own stress dreams .
“ People dreaming about exams and university , tigers and lions chasing them - that all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you really struggle to nod off , James says sleeping pills or alcohol won ’ t necessarily help .
“ It might knock you out but the quality of sleep isn ’ t as good , ” he says .
“ You need to work out are you an owl or a lark or somewhere in the middle ?
You need to understand your body .
“ It ’ s a good idea to listen to something relaxing like a podcast or an audiobook which have soporific qualities .
“ Or if your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get out of the room .
”

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Watch ‘trashy’ TV before bed, wake up at the same time each day and make sure you wind down if you want a good night’s sleep during the pandemic, one expert has advised.
Sleep expert James Wilson says the stress and anxiety caused by the threat of coronavirus may be affecting people’s sleep patterns.
But he insists there are plenty of things we can do to improve it.
Watching the news before bed, drinking alcohol and reading emails before nodding off may all impede our ability to sleep or impact our quality of sleep, James says.
He says the current lockdown is affecting people’s ability to relax and increasing anxiety.
“An important process of sleep is the drop in heart rate and people are struggling to achieve that,” he says.
“They may also be struggling with new patterns of behaviour. They may be thinking about work more if they’re working from home and rushing to get to bed.
“We tend to keep the same routine and that has been interrupted. We’re also getting a lot less social contact which affects your ability to feel at one.
“We may also be worried about relatives, our kids and our jobs.
“Some people are really, really worried about getting coronavirus or their children getting it - sleep and stress are very interconnected.
“As soon as we start producing cortisone and we feel under threat - we don’t want to go to sleep. We need to regulate that.”
(Image: Shared Content Unit)
Sleep behaviour and environment expert James says poor sleepers may find a history of insomnia in their families, or that lifestyle and work routines play a serious role.
Poor sleep can also be a reaction to stress, which is likely why more people may find they are struggling to sleep during lockdown.
And though some are struggling to sleep, others are sleeping better than before.
But James warns that quality over quantity is key.
He says: “Some people are finding that they are sleeping better and they have a sleep routine that works for them.
“But more people are drinking more alcohol and the problem with that is that your quality of sleep is then poorer and you will feel lethargic all day.”
He adds: “If you’re tired or you can sleep anywhere you need to think ‘are you getting a good quality of sleep?’
“You can have too much sleep. More than 11 hours for an adult would probably be too much.
“Good sleepers may be pushing their bedtime later and later and may find they are becoming night owls.
“That will be difficult for them when they go back to work.
“A consistent wake up time is really important to maintain.”
But how can those who work shifts - such as NHS workers on the frontline of the fight against Covid-19 - ensure they are well rested each day?
“If people are in front line roles they are probably also dealing with quite emotional and difficult problems. They need to ensure they have the time to wind down,” James says.
(Image: BartekSzewczyk)
“If you work shifts you will probably find you are physically shattered but your brain is still working away.
“Watch something funny or trashy on TV when you get home. Or listen to something relaxing. Just have that 45 minutes wind down before bed.
“You will then stay asleep for longer and the quality of sleep is better.
“Routine is good. You are saying to your body ‘when I’m doing these things I’m ready to go to sleep’.
Many have admitted that they're unhappy with the quality of their sleep and the effect it is having on their ability to function daily during lockdown.
More than 2,700 people have responded to a new survey commissioned by Sleepstation, The Sleep Council and The Sleep Charity.
Of those, 43 percent said they are finding it harder to fall asleep, while 75 percent said unease around the current situation is affecting sleep.
More than one in ten (12 percent) said they are experiencing severe symptoms of depression, while 77 percent said lack of sleep is interfering with their ability to function in the day.
Women reported suffering more than men with anxiety around coronavirus and the survey found they are twice as likely to report feeling stressed compared to men.
Dr Neil Stanley, an independent sleep expert who works with both Sleepstation and The Sleep Council, said: "Given that millions of Brits have been impacted by the coronavirus in some way, it's no wonder three quarters of those surveyed feel ‘corona-anxiety' is affecting their sleep.
"Women are almost twice as likely to report this feeling than men - this may be down to juggling ‘home schooling' and working from home. Sleep is hard when anxiety levels are high."
James says there are plenty of things we can do to make sure we get a good night’s rest.
The first two and a half hours of sleep are most important as that’s when our muscles repair and we are rebuilding any physical damage from the day before.
Exercising early in the day can help you become increasingly tired throughout the day so you’re ready for bed at night.
It may also be a good idea to avoid watching the news, or difficult television just before bed, James says.
“Millions of people watch the 10 ‘o’ clock news. At the moment there won’t be a positive message,” he says.
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“I would always advocate that people keep informed but not close to bed.
“There’s plenty of stuff out at the moment that’s a bit easier. Whereas watching something like Contagion won’t be a good idea.
“We get sleep wrong, we don’t understand the impact these things can have. If we’re in a problem solving mode it won’t be conducive to a good night’s sleep.”
James says talking about anxieties and worries - especially with children - can help.
(Image: Shared Content Unit)
“I remember after September 11 people were having very vivid dreams and this is quite a similar situation,” he says.
“Most dreams and nightmares are related to stress. Everyone has their own stress dreams. “People dreaming about exams and university, tigers and lions chasing them - that all makes sense around stress.”
Even if you really struggle to nod off, James says sleeping pills or alcohol won’t necessarily help.
“It might knock you out but the quality of sleep isn’t as good,” he says.
“You need to work out are you an owl or a lark or somewhere in the middle? You need to understand your body.
“It’s a good idea to listen to something relaxing like a podcast or an audiobook which have soporific qualities.
“Or if your partner snores and it annoys you, get out of the room.”


themanchestereveningnews--2020-05-03--Manchester United evening headlines as Pogba gives fitness update

Paul Pogba has revealed he is working hard on his fitness to be ready for when football makes a return .
The Manchester United midfielder has missed big chunks of the season with separate ankle injuries , the second of which required surgery in January .
His last United appearance came on Boxing Day against Newcastle , but Pogba has n't started a game for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer 's side since September .
But with football currently on hold as the nation implements social distancing rules to limit the coronavirus pandemic , Pogba is working on his fitness and football @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being fit and ready to play a key role for United when the Premier League is back .
“ I have a little home gym in my house , “ Pogba told United 's official website .
” I can do some training , some running , some bike , go outside and do some things with the ball .
I am just keeping busy and keeping healthy .
“ We have got to stay motivated , there is no other choice .
It is a period and we do n't know until @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but I still have goals in my head and one day hopefully this [ pandemic ] will stop .
“ And then we have to get back on the pitch , so we have to be ready .
For myself , I have been out for a long time as well , so for me I just want to come back playing football.
” Wayne Rooney claimed that Ravel Morrison was ' a country mile ' ahead of Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard when the three players were coming through the Manchester United @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at United and he left the club in 2012 .
Since leaving United , Morrison has played for a number of clubs but has consistently failed to deliver on his vast potential , and is currently on loan at Middlesbrough .
Pogba , meanwhile , also left United in 2012 but was re-signed for a then world-record £89million fee four years later .
The two players ' careers have followed different trajectories since their days together in the United academy but Rooney believes it was Morrison who was the better player as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Morrison thinking he had everything required for a player in his position , '' Rooney wrote in his Sunday Times column .
`` He nutmegged Nemanja Vidic three times in the space of a minute in one training game .
`` But he struggled with lifestyle and his environment which was sad for him - because I saw Paul Pogba come through , Jesse Lingard , all these players and Ravel was better than any of them by a country mile . ''
Matteo Darmian believes Paul Pogba 's transfer fee has negatively @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it conditioned the way people perceived him from the off .
United paid £89million to re-sign the Frenchman from Juventus in 2016 - a world-record fee at the time - but Pogba has failed to meet expectations during his second spell at Old Trafford .
His excellent performances have often been overshadowed by poor displays and the constant speculation over his future at the club has n't helped his relationship with sections of the United fan base .
Pogba has been regularly criticised by pundits this season , despite missing the majority of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ believes his former teammate has been treated treated unfairly .
`` Paul is my friend and I have an excellent relationship with him .
First of all : we are talking about a real champion here , a great footballer , but even they can have some periods when they don ’ t do as well [ as they would like ] , '' he told The Guardian .
`` The real 'problem ' with Pogba at United , I think , was the price the club paid for him and that conditioned @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There has been a lot of unjustified criticism towards Pogba , for example that he doesn ’ t work hard enough , but he always gave his best , I can assure you , in every training session .
In my opinion his performances were good in recent years , they talk about him too negatively [ in the UK ] . ''

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Pogba injury update
Paul Pogba has revealed he is working hard on his fitness to be ready for when football makes a return.
The Manchester United midfielder has missed big chunks of the season with separate ankle injuries, the second of which required surgery in January. His last United appearance came on Boxing Day against Newcastle, but Pogba hasn't started a game for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side since September.
But with football currently on hold as the nation implements social distancing rules to limit the coronavirus pandemic, Pogba is working on his fitness and football skills alone.
He is confident of being fit and ready to play a key role for United when the Premier League is back.
“I have a little home gym in my house,“ Pogba told United's official website. ”I can do some training, some running, some bike, go outside and do some things with the ball. I am just keeping busy and keeping healthy.
“We have got to stay motivated, there is no other choice. It is a period and we don't know until when it will be like this, but I still have goals in my head and one day hopefully this [pandemic] will stop.
“And then we have to get back on the pitch, so we have to be ready. For myself, I have been out for a long time as well, so for me I just want to come back playing football.”
Rooney makes big Ravel Morrison claim
Wayne Rooney claimed that Ravel Morrison was 'a country mile' ahead of Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard when the three players were coming through the Manchester United academy together.
Off-field issues hampered Morrison at United and he left the club in 2012. Since leaving United, Morrison has played for a number of clubs but has consistently failed to deliver on his vast potential, and is currently on loan at Middlesbrough.
Pogba, meanwhile, also left United in 2012 but was re-signed for a then world-record £89million fee four years later.
The two players' careers have followed different trajectories since their days together in the United academy but Rooney believes it was Morrison who was the better player as a teenager.
"I remember watching Ravel Morrison thinking he had everything required for a player in his position," Rooney wrote in his Sunday Times column.
"He nutmegged Nemanja Vidic three times in the space of a minute in one training game.
"But he struggled with lifestyle and his environment which was sad for him - because I saw Paul Pogba come through, Jesse Lingard, all these players and Ravel was better than any of them by a country mile."
Former Manchester United player on Pogba criticism
Matteo Darmian believes Paul Pogba's transfer fee has negatively impacted his time at Manchester United as it conditioned the way people perceived him from the off.
United paid £89million to re-sign the Frenchman from Juventus in 2016 - a world-record fee at the time - but Pogba has failed to meet expectations during his second spell at Old Trafford.
His excellent performances have often been overshadowed by poor displays and the constant speculation over his future at the club hasn't helped his relationship with sections of the United fan base.
Pogba has been regularly criticised by pundits this season, despite missing the majority of the season through injury, and Darmian believes his former teammate has been treated treated unfairly.
"Paul is my friend and I have an excellent relationship with him. First of all: we are talking about a real champion here, a great footballer, but even they can have some periods when they don’t do as well [as they would like]," he told The Guardian.
"The real 'problem' with Pogba at United, I think, was the price the club paid for him and that conditioned the way people perceived him.
"There has been a lot of unjustified criticism towards Pogba, for example that he doesn’t work hard enough, but he always gave his best, I can assure you, in every training session. In my opinion his performances were good in recent years, they talk about him too negatively [in the UK]."