In a candid revelation, Manchester United legend Paul Scholes recently opened up about the one player he found nearly impossible to cope with during his playing days under Sir Alex Ferguson. Scholes, known for his technical brilliance and fierce competitiveness, admitted that the player who “destroyed” him in training was none other than his teammate, Ryan Giggs.
Scholes reflected on the intense and often grueling training sessions at United, describing Giggs as a player whose skill and pace were nearly impossible to defend against. While Scholes was known for his sharp passing and ability to dictate play from midfield, he struggled with Giggs’ unpredictable style and lightning-quick dribbling, particularly when matched up in one-on-one situations.
“Ryan Giggs was the one player who I couldn’t live with,” Scholes confessed. “His pace and dribbling were incredible, and every time we faced off in training, he seemed to have an answer for whatever I tried to do. He would just glide past me, and I’d be left thinking, ‘I’ve got no chance here.’ He destroyed me at times.”
Giggs, who enjoyed a glittering career at Manchester United, was known for his explosive pace and ability to take on defenders with ease. His dynamic play style, particularly on the wing, made him one of the most feared players in the Premier League for over two decades. Scholes’ comments highlight the immense respect he has for his former teammate’s talent, acknowledging Giggs as a player who was nearly impossible to contain, even by one of the finest midfielders of his generation.
Scholes and Giggs were part of an iconic United side under Sir Alex Ferguson, winning numerous Premier League titles and Champions League trophies together. Despite their differing playing styles—Scholes as a deep-lying playmaker and Giggs as a winger—both players had an essential role in the team’s dominance throughout the 1990s and early 2000s.
The mutual respect between the two former
