Excitement at Old Trafford As Manchester United Star Returns to Training After Months out Injured

Excitement at Old Trafford As Manchester United Star Returns to Training After Months out Injured

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 7:55 PM
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  • Paul Pogba is closing in on his long-awaited return to action for Manchester United after three months out with a knee ligament injury
  • Pogba has not played for the Red Devils since the Champions League draw against Atalanta on November 2 after sustaining the injury during the previous international break.
  • The French midfielder’s return is a big boost for Manchester United as they push for a top four finish in the Premier League

Paul Pogba is close to making his first Manchester United appearance in three months after the midfielder made a miraculous recovery from an ankle ligament injury.

The 28-year old has not featured for the Red Devils since he picked up the injury in a Champions league game against Italian side Atalanta in November.

Excitement at Old Trafford As Manchester United Star Returns to Training After Months out Injured
Paul Pogba is available to be selected for Friday night’s FA Cup tie against Middlesbrough . Photo by Eurasia Sport Images
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According to a report via the Daily Mail, Pogba is being considered to feature in Manchester United’s FA Cup tie against Middlesbrough on Friday February 4.

The French midfielder’s recovery will be good news for Manchester United fans as they continue their push to finish in the top four after having an inconsistent season.

Manchester United step up preparations ahead of FA Cup tie

Meanwhile, Manchester United stepped up their preparations ahead of their Friday night FA Cup game against lower division side Middlesbrough.

Edinson Cavani, Fred and Alex Telles were all missing from United’s training due to their involvement in the South American World Cup qualifies the Manchester Evening News reports.

Majority of the Red Devils first team players were present for the first training session on Monday after going on a mini summer holiday break.

Top European Giants Prepare to Sack Their Manager

Earlier, Sports Brief reported French side Paris Saint-Germain are preparing to disengage Mauricio Pochettino thereby putting Manchester United on alert.

Before Mauricio Pochettino got the job at Paris Saint-Germain, the Argentine coach was at Premier League side Tottenham and even steered the team to Champions League final before being sacked.

Despite currently topping the League table in France, Mauricio Pochettino is reported that he would be leaving the club at the end of the season.

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